'You Can't Wake Up Today and Tell Africans to Stop Cooking With Fire' [interview]
African Arguments
African Arguments spoke to Namibia's Industrialisation and Trade Minister about industrial strategy, unjust trade, and green hydrogen controversies. Read more »
Extreme Weather Events in Kenya Linked to Climate Change
Capital FM
Climate change has made extreme weather events like drought, higher temperatures, and heavy rainfall become common and severe in Kenya, the Kenya Meteorological Department has… Read more »
Warning On Impending Flash Flood in Rivers
Premium Times
Thirteen local government areas in the state will experience flash flooding between now and November, NEMA said. Read more »
Flooding - FG, Experts Seek Solution to Mitigate Climate Change Disasters, Cholera Outbreak
This Day
Experts have tasked the federal and state governments on the need for a system-wide solution to mitigate risks associated natural disasters. Read more »
Landslide in Kafa Kills Three, Displaces 24 Residents
Addis Standard
A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall in Decha District, Kafa Zone, on 25 July resulted in three fatalities and displaced 24 residents, according to the Kafa Zone Communication… Read more »
Landslide Disaster - More Than 50,000 People Affected
Agenzia Fides
"A shocking and disastrous accident. Many have lost their lives suddenly, more than 260 bodies have been recovered to date as reported by local news". These are the words that the… Read more »
Agama - Utilise Potential of Sustainable Finance to Build Green Climate Resilient Economy
This Day
The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama has enjoined capital market stakeholders, intermediaries, issuers, investors, and… Read more »
The Heat Is On - We Must Rise to the Challenge of Rising Temperatures, Urges UN Chief
UN News
The UN chief on Thursday issued an urgent call to action to better protect billions around the world exposed to crippling effects of extreme heat, as global temperature rise… Read more »
UN and Partners Launch Emergency Appeal to Address Severe Drought in Malawi
UN News
UN agencies alongside humanitarian partners in Malawi have launched a Flash Appeal to help millions in the country stricken by drought that has decimated harvests and sent hunger… Read more »
Cold Fronts Bring Wind, Rain and Snow to South Africa - South African News Briefs - July 08, 2024
allAfrica
Warnings as Cold Fronts Batter South Africa Read more »
Ethiopia Landslides - Death Toll Rises As UN Supports Response
UN News
A UN inter-agency humanitarian team has reached the area affected by deadly landslides in Ethiopia earlier this week and is supporting the response. Read more »
Greenpeace Africa Demands Big Polluters Pay for the Loss and Damages [press release]
Greenpeace
Greenpeace Africa hosted a side event on climate finance ahead of the celebration of AU ECOSOCC's 20th anniversary happening this week in Ghana. The theme for this discussion was… Read more »
Landslide Deaths Reach 229, Five People Pulled Out Alive
DW
Scores of people have been killed after heavy rains in the remote south of Ethiopia. Authorities warned the death toll could continue to climb as bodies as well as survivors were… Read more »
Commission Intensifies Support for Landslide Survivors, Displaced Persons
Ethiopian Herald
Supplies 520 quintals of food items Read more »
Southern African Drought - Extreme Hardship, Hopefully Only in the Short Term
IPS
Heading into the traditional dry period of winter in southern Africa, there was significant consternation due to the drastically below average rainfall the region has been… Read more »