The ongoing rainy season, which spans from May to late July, has been very severe this year, claiming at least 59 lives so far, according to government spokesperson Amadou Coulibaly. Speaking at a Cabinet meeting, Coulibaly said search operations in flood-affected areas are still underway, raising fears that the death toll could rise.

In the capital city of Abidjan, floods have killed 10 people in just two days.

A new round of pledges and partnerships marked the closing ceremony of the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa. Countries and stakeholders outlined commitments to scale up ocean action, finance, and innovation. The question, however, remains whether these will amount to yet another list of promises, allAfrica's Melody Chironda writes from the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Kenya.

Hundreds of people have been displaced in the country's Western Region following days of torrential rain that triggered severe flooding across several communities. Officials from the National Disaster Management Organisation reported that the floods have submerged homes, farmlands, roads, and public facilities, leaving families homeless and in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.

Affected residents say

The world has seen the 11 hottest years on record between 2015 and 2025, and climate experts say the trend points to more intense and unpredictable weather ahead in the future. Climate change could affect people differently depending on where they live, meaning staying healthy and safe during bad weather could be harder in some places than others.

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Aid officials have warned that prank calls and the circulation of fake flood videos are disrupting rescue operations and diverting critical emergency resources from genuine flood victims. A statement issued by the Greater Accra Regional Minister said the development is particularly worrying at a time when emergency personnel are working around the clock to rescue stranded residents.

The regional minister

Only 18% of the country's 36 million hectares of arable land is currently under cultivation, according to a new Agriculture and Livestock census. The report highlights the nation's vast agricultural potential and the challenges its farming families face regarding crop production.

''This means that the future of national economic transformation will continue to be deeply linked to our ability to

The government has declared the severe storms affecting several provinces a national disaster. Six provinces have been affected: the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, North West, Free State, and Mpumalanga.

The South African Weather Service has warned that heavy rain and strong winds are expected to persist in parts of

Heavy rains have triggered severe flooding in western Kisumu County, forcing residents to flee as rising waters submerge their homes. Those in low-lying areas fear the swollen River Nyando could burst its banks, further devastating downstream communities.

Affected families have criticized both national and county authorities for a slow response, saying many remain stranded without aid. This comes as heavy rains

Heavy rains have triggered the destruction of homes, farms, and infrastructure, forcing authorities to begin relocating hundreds of households from high-risk areas, as the Kenya Meteorological Department predicts intensified rainfall across several regions beginning this weekend.

Kenya's Ministry of Interior has said the Eastern region recorded the highest number of fatalities with nine deaths, followed by the Central region, Coast, Nairobi, and Rift Valley.

''As of May 2, 2026, a total of 18 fatalities have been recorded nationwide, most of them linked to drowning,'' the ministry said.