Awash Fentale Hit By Series of Quakes, Including Tremor Felt in Addis Abeba
Addis Standard
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Awash area yesterday evening, ranking among the most significant seismic activities recorded in recent weeks. The earthquake, which occurred… Read more »
MSF Improves People's Access to Healthcare in Wake of Cyclone Chido
MSF
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has launched an emergency response, alongside the Ministry of Health, to ensure people have access to healthcare in the most affected area of northern… Read more »
Illegal Gypsum Mining in Yobe Denies Govt Revenue, Harms Humans, Animals, Environment
Premium Times
Mining pits are left unfilled, turning farmland into dangerous wastelands. Read more »
The Climate Crisis - 5 Things to Watch Out for in 2025
UN News
The Amazonian city of Belém, Brazil, will be the global focus of efforts to tackle the climate crisis next year, when it hosts one of the most significant UN climate… Read more »
Ruto Hails Carter's Efforts in Championing Global Peace, Human Rights and Climate Justice
Capital FM
President William Ruto has praised former United States President Jimmy Carter for his efforts in championing global peace, human rights, and climate justice in a condolence… Read more »
Govt Raises Concerns Over Garment Waste Impact On Environment
New Times
The Ministry of Environment has called for urgent strategies to manage garment waste, particularly in rural areas, where improper disposal could lead to an environmental crisis. Read more »
Recent Earthquakes Had No Effect On Kariba Dam, Structure Still Safe - Zambezi River Authority Says
New Zimbabwe
The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has said multiple earthquakes which occurred in Kariba and nearby areas had no effect on Kariba Dam wall which exhibited "normal behaviour" when… Read more »
ZimParks Dismisses Claims Cyanide Poisoning Causing Lake Chivero Recreational Park Wildlife Deaths
New Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has refuted claims that the recent deaths of wildlife, livestock, and aquatic life at Lake Chivero Recreational Park… Read more »
KWS Blames Garsen MP for Armed Invasion of Tsavo East That Saw Rangers Kill Herder
Capital FM
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has accused Garsen Member of Parliament Ali Wario of incitement following an armed confrontation with herders in Tsavo East, which led to the death… Read more »
Govt Pats Itself On the Back for Effective Response to 'Worst Drought Since Independence'
New Zimbabwe
The government had an effective response to the ongoing devastating El Nino-induced drought, Zimbabwe's worst in four decades, Agriculture Minister Anxious Masuka has said. Read more »
Egypt, Sudan Discuss Water Security, Support for Somalia
Shabelle
The foreign ministers of Egypt and Sudan held talks in Cairo on Sunday to discuss water security and support for the Horn of Africa country of Somalia. Read more »
Digital Forestry Information Hub to Fortify Forest Data, Prevent Bio-Piracy
Ethiopian Herald
A Digital Forestry Information Hub (DFIH) is a centralized online platform for collecting, managing, and disseminating forestry and forest management data. A hub like this can… Read more »
'Don't Touch My Pocket!' South African Passengers Say Airlines Must Pay for Reducing Their Carbon Footprint, Not Them [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Airline travel is a major contributor to anthropogenic climate change, amounting to about 4% of all global greenhouse gas emissions every year. Airlines must take specific measures… Read more »
Botswana Issues 400 Elephant Hunting Licenses, Drawing Fresh Opposition
VOA
Botswana has issued 400 elephant hunting licenses amid fresh opposition from conservationists. International hunters pay up to $50,000 to obtain a license in order to hunt an… Read more »
South African Weather Service Warns of Heavy Rain
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of heavy rain that is likely to elevate the risk of flooding over the next few days. Read more »
