Coast Guard Rescues Flood Victims
New Dawn
The Liberia Coast Guard has rescued 35 flood victims in Montserrado County, including pregnant women, elderly people, and children, amid torrential rain across Liberia. Read more »
World Bank Stamps $208 Million Zambia Grant to Face Drought
DW
The sum was granted to help the African nation address the social and economic impact of drought. Southern Africa has been hit by severe drought, partly due to the El Nino climate… Read more »
A United Africa Is Now the Only Path to the Climate Justice [analysis]
African Arguments
In the face of some nations' foot-dragging tactics, a pan-African front is all the more imperative, writes the chair of the African Group of Negotiators. Read more »
Sudan's Cocktail of War and Flooding Leaves People Trapped, Unable to Flee
UN News
Millions of people have been forced out of Sudan as the brutal civil war continues to spread, including in Sinja Town, south of the capital Khartoum, where UN humanitarians… Read more »
Lake Victoria Crisis - Rising Water Levels Devastate Communities, Fish Population
Nile Post
Lake Victoria, a vital source of livelihood for millions, is facing an unprecedented crisis. Rising water levels have displaced communities, destroyed markets, and threatened the… Read more »
Keep Fighting the Good Fight Against Climate Change [editorial]
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is putting forth its utmost effort to address climate change, mitigate the adverse consequences of climatic variability, and contribute its share to green growth and the… Read more »
Tree-Planting Champions of Sierra Leone - Leading the Fight Against Climate Change, One Seedling At a Time [press release]
IFRC
With her watering can in hand, Mariam Albert carefully sprinkles each of the many tree seedlings that cover the ground around her. Read more »
Climate Activist Wants an Environmental Court Established Here
New Dawn
Environment activist Mr. Tundy Rodney Tarn has proposed setting up a special Environmental Court and requiring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to demonstrate political… Read more »
Bringing Independent Power Producers Into the Conversation [press release]
Democracy Works
Democracy Works Foundation is excited to welcome INSPIRE as a co-implementation partner to the "Fostering Inclusive Growth through Climate Change Champions project". Co-funded by… Read more »
Senate Urges Nimet to Make Flooding Predictions Available to Nigerians
Premium Times
Senate urges NiMet to make flooding predictions available Read more »
The World Bank Supports Food Security and Climate Resilience for Households in Niger [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank today approved funding to support Niger's agriculture and livestock sectors so that they become more productive, have better market access, and can stimulate private… Read more »
Ethiopia, COP29 Presidency Agree to Collaborate On Climate Negotiations
ENA
Ethiopia and COP29 Presidency have agreed to collaborate on the outstanding issues in climate negotiations, according to Ethiopia's Planning and Development Ministry. Read more »
Government Should Tackle Root Causes of Flooding [editorial]
FrontPageAfrica
THE DISRUPTION OF human and vehicular movements in parts of Monrovia following torrential rainfall days ago is not a good sign for the city's future. A clear fact is that drainage… Read more »
Lubigi Evictions Were a Painful Necessity to Prevent Greater Disasters - NEMA Boss [interview]
Nile Post
NEMA boss defends leaving fuel stations and factories in wetlands but says poor people staying there will endanger the population Read more »
Tanzania Commits to Restoring Forest Landscapes
Daily News
Tanzania is committed to planting 5.2 million trees by 2030, as part of initiatives to restoring forest landscapes for a healthy planet and wealthy economies. Read more »