Five Killed in N4 Easter Traffic Crash - South African News Briefs - April 18, 2025
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Heavy Rain-Induced Disasters Kill 52 People in 16 Days
New Times
So far, 800 families living in high-risk areas have been relocated and are now being provided with shelter. 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 »
Two Killed, Dozens of Houses Damaged By Floods, Landslides
New Times
Flooding and a landslide killed two people and destroyed dozens of houses from April 10 to April 13 in Kigali, according to the Mayor of the City of Kigali, Samuel Dusengiyumva. Read more »
Open Letter Urging Oman Govt to Stop Financial, Diplomatic Support for EACOP [document]
350Africa.org
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Climate Impact Could Slash Nigeria's GDP By 55% - NCIC Warns
Vanguard
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Wet Weather Set to Dampen Easter Weekend - South African News Briefs - April 17, 2025
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Chubb Becomes the 30th Major Insurer to Reject the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)
350Africa.org
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) faces more challenges as Chubb, one of the world's largest fossil fuel insurers, confirmed it will not provide insurance coverage for… Read more »
The 'Plastic Man' - Turning Trash Into Treasure
IPS
In a quiet corner of Medina Gounass, on the outskirts of Dakar, Senegal, one man has taken it upon himself to breathe new life into a place many had abandoned. Read more »
KwaZulu-Natal on High Alert for Heavy Rain, Possible Snow
allAfrica
Disaster management teams in KwaZulu-Natal remained on high alert as the province prepared for heavy rain and possible snowfall, reports IOL. Read more »
Govt to Build Six New Academic Hospitals - South African News Briefs - April 15, 2025
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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 »
African Civil Society Urges Oman Against EACOP Support as East Africa Trade Expo Kicks Off
350Africa.org
Just one day before the Oman East Africa Trade and Investment Expo opens in Muscat on April 16, over 70 civil society organisations (CSOs) from Uganda, Tanzania, the Democratic… Read more »
Illegal Ivory Dealer Remanded in Custody
The Herald
An illegal ivory dealer, who was busted after a tip off, was yesterday remanded in custody after his initial appearance in court. Read more »
Katsina Incorporates Tree Planting in Road Projects for Greener Future
Premium Times
The 24-kilometre Eastern Bye Pass Road, Katsina, currently under construction, will be the first project to benefit from the tree planting directive. Read more »
