Climate Change Will Result in an Additional 40 Million Women and Girls Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence Every Year, Finds Spotlight Initiative Report
Spotlight Initiative
For decades, feminist organizations and women's movements have pointed out that climate change exacerbates violence against women and girls, a human rights violation that already… Read more »
Flooding Displaces Over 150 Families in Ohangwena, Fuels Hunger
Namibian
The recent flooding in the Ohangwena region has displaced more than 156 families as it swept away entire communities and destroyed bridges, roads, healthcare facilities, and other… Read more »
Flood Kills 3, Destroys Over 10,000 Hectares of Rice Farms in Niger
Daily Trust
Three people have died and more than 10,000 hectares of rice farms have been destroyed following a severe flood in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. Read more »
Wet Weather Set to Dampen Easter Weekend - South African News Briefs - April 17, 2025
allAfrica
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How Science Solutions Are Saving Africa's Livestock and Livelihoods
IPS
Livestock are a lifeline for millions of farmers in Africa as a source of food and wealth. But devastating diseases are threatening the health and productivity of their animals. Read more »
Liberians Crave Stronger Climate Action
Liberian Observer
A survey conducted by the Center for Democratic Governance (CDG) highlights that a large majority of Liberians are aware of and consider climate change, and it is a serious… Read more »
All of Africa Today - April 16, 2025
allAfrica
Malawi Economic Crisis Deepens As U.S. Cuts $177 Million in Vital Aid Read more »
Nandi-Ndaitwah Assesses Floods Impact
New Era
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said government will continue to ensure that affected Namibians receive essential assistance, including food aid, medical care, toilets and… Read more »
Why Kinshasa Keeps Flooding - and Why It's Not Just About the Rain [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The April 2025 flooding disaster in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, wasn't just about intense rainfall. It was a symptom of recent land use change which… Read more »
The Role of Carbon Dioxide in Airborne Disease Transmission - a Hidden Key to Safer Indoor Spaces [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
We've long known that environmental factors - from humidity and temperature to trace chemical vapours - can influence how pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria and fungi, behave… Read more »
Obasanjo's $700m Cameroon Investment Sparks Concerns Over Nigeria's Business Climate
Leadership
Stakeholders have raised concerns over the investment climate in Nigeria following plans by the former President, Olusegun Obasanjo to invest $700 million (approximately N1.75… Read more »
Premier Pushes for Climate Action, Green Investment At P4G Summit
Ethiopian Herald
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has called for a bold shift in global climate policy and energy investment at the 4th Partnership for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G)… Read more »
Vultures On the Brink - Understanding Climate Change's Impact On Africa's Essential Scavengers
Daily Maverick
A landscape without vultures would be a toxic, fetid place, with lingering carcasses and unchecked, potentially dangerous bacterial growth. Without them, the spectre of plague… Read more »
Climate Impact Could Slash Nigeria's GDP By 55% - NCIC Warns
Vanguard
...as 1,200 Communities Face Imminent Flood Risks Read more »
Open Letter Urging Oman Govt to Stop Financial, Diplomatic Support for EACOP [document]
350Africa.org
Letter to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said Read more »
