May 08
Malawi: Leveraging Drones to Bridge Healthcare Gaps in Malawi
allAfrica
In healthcare, rapid and efficient distribution is crucial Read more »
Kenya: All Schools to Be Re-Opened On Monday
Capital FM
President William Ruto has ordered the re-opening of all schools on Monday. Read more »
Uganda: Lukaya Devastated By Floods - Community Appeals for Urgent Help
Nile Post
Lukaya town in Uganda lies in ruins after devastating floods ripped through the community. Blamed on clogged waterways and environmental neglect, the floodwaters have brought… Read more »
Africa: Greenpeace Africa Applauds Senegal's Publication of Fishing Vessel List and Urges the Government to Join FiTI [press release]
Greenpeace
Greenpeace Africa welcomes the decision of the new Senegalese government to publish the list of vessels authorized to fish in the country's national waters. This decisive action… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Naval Chief Urges Sanwo-Olu to Preserve Lekki Green Areas
Premium Times
"It is troubling to see certain individuals tarnish your administration's commitment to infrastructure development by engaging in illegal allocations, especially under your watch… Read more »
Namibia: Anti-Poaching Unit Accused of Terror
New Era
Namibians bordering Etosha National Park say it is just a matter of time before they resort to vigilante tactics to defend themselves against the police. Read more »
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Africa: Inclusive and Transparent Land Governance Practices for Building Effective Land Administration Institutions Amid the Changing Climate and Strengthening Land Rights in the Continent
African Development Bank (AfDB)
What: World Bank Land Conference's side event Read more »
East Africa: IGAD Water Ministers, UN Agencies Visit Water Project in Somali Region of Ethiopia
ENA
Water Ministers of IGAD member countries representatives of UN Agencies and various development partners along with higher government officials visited Tog-Wochale water supply and… Read more »
Tanzania: 2 Dead in Flash Floods Triggered By Tropical Cyclone Hidaya in Southern Tanzania
New Times
At least two people have been killed by flash floods triggered by tropical cyclone Hidaya in Kilwa district in the Lindi region in southern Tanzania, an official has said. Read more »
Ghana: Bishop of Koforidua - 'Environmental Issues Must Be a Political Priority'
Agenzia Fides
Illegal mining, which pollutes rivers and groundwater, and plastic waste are the two main environmental problems in Ghana. A problem to which an answer is also being sought at the… Read more »
May 07
Kenya: 'This Flood Has Caused a Massive Shift' - Surviving in Kenya's Slums [analysis]
African Arguments
Washington Mboya, an environmentalist in Nairobi, describes the effects of and response to the devastating floods in the city's poorest areas. Read more »
Somalia: Flood Warnings Issued By Sodma - Somali People Urged to Stay Vigilant During Spring Rains
Shabelle
The Somali Disaster Management Agency's (SoDMA) National Multi-hazard Early Warning Center has issued flood warnings to the Somali people, emphasizing the need for vigilance as the… Read more »
Nigeria: Rainstorm Injures Three, Damages 200 Houses in Plateau
Premium Times
"The damages caused by the rainstorm further put the Miango people, ..., in a more precarious situation." Read more »
Kenya: Govt Bans Fishing, Swimming in the Kenyan Coastline Due to Extreme Weather
Capital FM
The government has banned fishing and swimming in the Kenya coastline due to extreme weather that is currently being recorded in the area. Read more »
Kenya: 86 Families Ordered to Move Out of Ruiru Village in Kijabe
Capital FM
The government has directed 200 families in Rùirù village who live downstream Kijabe to vacate the area by 6pm today. Read more »
Kenya: King Charles III Sends Solidarity Message to President Ruto After Floods Tragedy
Capital FM
King Charles III has sent President William Ruto a solidarity message amid devastating floods. Read more »
Ghana: Prepare for More Rains in the Coming Days - Ghana Meteorological Agency Warns
Accra Times
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued a warning to the public regarding an anticipated increase in rainfall across the country's southern region. The advice follows the… Read more »
Kenya: Climate Crisis Has Reached Catastrophic Levels, CS Tuya Says
Capital FM
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has said the climate crisis facing the country, characterised by heavy rainfall and resultant flooding… Read more »
Uganda: How Flooding, Landslides Are Soaking and Submerging Economy [opinion]
Nile Post
One of the most immediate economic impacts of flooding and landslides is the destruction of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, buildings, and utilities. Read more »
May 06
Rwanda: Now That Floods Have Come to Cities, Govts Will Be Forced to Act
New Times
Wild climatic swings, from sweltering heat and drought to relentless rain and floods, have become quite common lately. Climate experts warn that this pattern, where the wet season… Read more »
Africa: Are We Communicating Climate Change Wrong? Here Are Five Ways to Improve
UNDP
The way we communicate the issue has a different impact on different audiences Read more »
Tanzania: Kenya and Tanzania Face 'Humanitarian Crisis' Amid Disastrous Floods
RFI
The death toll from weeks of devastating rains and floods had risen to 228 in Kenya, as authorities in the country and in neighbouring Tanzania warned that there was no sign of a… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Announces Sh10,000 Stipend for Displaced Households
Capital FM
President William Ruto says each of the 40,000 households displaced by the ongoing floods will receive a Sh10,000 stipend. Read more »
East Africa: Uganda At Risk of Catastrophic Flooding As Kenya and Tanzania Struggle
Nile Post
The Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi has called on the government to provide an update to Ugandans regarding their preparedness to prevent a potential climatic catastrophe… Read more »
Kenya: Rescue Teams Turn to Choppers and Speed Boats Evacuate Flood Victims
Capital FM
State-owned and private hired helicopter and speed boat are turning out to be the most preferred to save hundreds of people stranded by rising flood waters in in various parts of… Read more »
Kenya: USAID Launches $6m Program for Climate Resilience Efforts in Kenya
VOA
The United States Agency for International Development last week launched a $6 million program to support small businesses and financial institutions in northern Kenya that are… Read more »