Climate change in Africa News

[SADC] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Emergency Response Team (ERT) arrived in Xai-Xai, Mozambique, on 24 January 2025, where it was formally received and integrated into the national humanitarian coordination mechanism by Her Excellency Ms. Luísa Celma Meque, President of the National Institute for Disaster Risk Management and Reduction (INGD) of the Republic of Mozambique. H.E. Meque is providing overall technical leadership in the coordination of humanitarian assistance on behalf of

[SADC] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has deployed its Emergency Response Team (ERT) to support the Governments of Mozambique and South Africa, following recent floods and extreme weather conditions that have resulted in loss of lives, destruction of infrastructure and disruptions of essential services.

[This Day] Abuja -- The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to secure cleaner air, healthier communities, resilient food systems, and a more climate-secure Nigeria.

[263Chat] The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned of continued unstable weather conditions with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and the risk of localised flooding expected across large parts of the country.

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[AIM] Maputo -- Up until Saturday, the Mozambican government and its partners had rescued 19,254 people from the flood-stricken areas of southern Mozambique.

[This Day] Makoko, one of Lagos' oldest waterfront settlements, is once again at the centre of a contentious urban renewal drive that has seen homes demolished and families displaced. Officially justified as a safety measure around high-tension power lines, the exercise has revived long-standing concerns about the human, environmental and economic consequences of rapid urbanisation in Nigeria's commercial capital, and the fate of vulnerable communities caught in its path. Esther Oluku reports

[The Conversation Africa] In Nigeria, agriculture contributes about 40% to national gross domestic product and supports the livelihoods of about 60% of the population. Finding ways to farm through climate change is vital for national development and poverty reduction.

[UN News] "Giving up is not an option - so many people depend on you," the words of Maryanne Gichanga, a participant in a UN supported initiative, which aims to help farmers in Kenya find solutions to alleviate the pressures of climate change on agriculture production.

[Afrobarometer] Many report adjusting crops, water use, and livestock practices in response to changing weather patterns.

[allAfrica] Geneva -- Weeks of heavy rainfall have caused widespread flooding in southern and central Mozambique, forcing families from their homes and submerging entire neighbourhoods as rivers overflow, the United Nations said Friday.

[Daily Trust] British International Investment (BII), the UK's development finance institution, has announced a landmark anchor investment in the Allianz Credit Emerging Markets (ACE) fund, a $1 billion blended finance vehicle aimed at accelerating climate-focused investments across emerging economies.

[Liberian Observer] The Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, Jeremiah Kpan Koung, Sr., convened a high-level engagement on Monday with the European Union (EU) Delegation to Liberia, members of Team Europe, and representatives of the European Chamber of Commerce, in a concerted effort to strengthen Liberia's business environment and tackle key drivers of price instability.

[SAnews.gov.za] As severe weather conditions have eased down across parts of the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces, including areas in the Kruger National Park (KNP), the Crocodile Bridge Gate will re-open for day visitors from today.

[New Times] The Government of Mozambique has said heavy rains and floods have displaced more than 150,000 people and caused widespread damage to infrastructure.

[GroundUp] Municipality lacks funds to rebuild homes of displaced families

[RFI] Rainfall of a level not seen for more than 70 years has caused flooding in Tunisia, leaving four people dead. Authorities say schools and many businesses, particularly in the capital, were forced to close from Tuesday.

[Scrolla] Floods damaged Kruger National Park fences, allowing animals to wander into nearby communities. Some families say poverty and high meat prices have pushed them to hunt wild animals for food.

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Jan. 20 -- President Kais Saied headed on Tuesday morning to the city of Radès in Ben Arous governorate, where he conducted an on-site assessment of conditions following heavy rainfall.

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Jan. 20 -- The Prime Ministry announced in a statement Tuesday the suspension of classes for the entire day on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at all public and private educational, training and university institutions, as well as public and private childcare centres, in 15 governorates, due to continued weather instability, poor conditions and heavy rainfall.