The 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union At a Glance Water Security Is a Strategic, Development, Peace, and Climate Issue
African Union
The 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union at a Glance Read more »
Uganda, Japan Join Forces to Rebuild Bridges in Climate and Refugee-Hit Regions
Nile Post
The Government of Uganda, in partnership with Japan, has launched a project to reconstruct and maintain bridges in climate-vulnerable and refugee-hosting sub-regions, including… Read more »
All of Africa Today - February 12, 2026
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Cyclone Gezani Hits Madagascar, Leaves 31 Dead
allAfrica
At least 31 people have died after Cyclone Gezani struck Madagascar, causing severe destruction in the port city of Toamasina. Read more »
Cyclone Kills Dozens, Causes Widespread Damage
DW
Authorities said at least 31 people have been killed with several still missing. Its estimated some 250,000 people have been impacted by Tropical Cyclone Gezani. Read more »
Cyclone Gezani Kills Dozens, Displaces Thousands in Madagascar
RFI
At least 38 people have died in Madagascar after Cyclone Gezani tore through the coastal city of Toamasina with winds of up to 250 km/h. The country's leader appealed for… Read more »
Gauteng Braced for Wet and Stormy Weekend
Scrolla
Pretoria could receive about 5mm of rain on Saturday with a 60% chance of showers and temperatures between 19°C and 31°C. Johannesburg may see 10mm of rain on Saturday… Read more »
Kindiki Leads Drought Response As Govt Expands Fertiliser Distribution
Capital FM
Kenya's drought response is now shifting firmly to the ground, with the Government scaling up emergency food distribution even as it prepares farmers for the upcoming long rains… Read more »
UN Climate Chief Says New Era of Action Offers Economic Lifeline for Countries Like Uganda
Nile Post
The Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Simon Stiell, has called for a decisive shift from climate pledges to large-scale… Read more »
Water in the Dams, but South Africa's Taps Are Dry - Essential Reads On a History of Bad Management [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
It's become a common refrain in South Africa: there's no drought, dams and reservoirs are full, but the taps are dry. Read more »
Cyclone Fytia in Madagascar Leaves Three Dead, Flooding Affects Nearly 30,000
RFI
Cyclone Fytia hit Madagascar at the weekend, flooding large parts of the northwest of the main island and leaving three people dead, while impacting nearly 30,000 others. Read more »
Lightning, Heavy Rains and Flood Warnings Issued Across Zim
263Chat
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned of continued unstable weather conditions with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and the risk of localised flooding expected… Read more »
NiMet, Partners Move to Pilot Digital Climate Advisory Service for Farmers
Premium Times
The initiative is expected to test a model that combines weather forecasts with agronomic guidance to deliver tailored advisories directly to farmers via mobile phones. Read more »
Malawi Launches K6.6 Billion Programme to Strengthen Weather Forecasts and Early Warning Systems
Nyasa Times
Malawi has launched a major climate programme worth 3.84 million US dollars (about K6.6 billion) aimed at strengthening weather observation and early warning systems across the… Read more »
Limpopo Farmers Go Hungry After Floods
GroundUp
One farming cooperative estimates their losses to be up to R350,000 Read more »
