Climate change in Africa News

[UNEP] As Riziki Bwanake walks along the Tana River Delta, the dry, dusty earth crunches beneath her feet. This part of eastern Kenya was once lush, home to a rich expanse of mangroves and an abundance of fish.

[Ghanaian Times] Parts of Accra again saw large swamps of running water on roads, heavy vehicular traffic, and disruption to work yesterday, following hours of downpour.

[New Dawn] Sokan Tells High School Students, Inspects Coastal Defense Project In Buchanan

[Oxfam] The upcoming rainy season in northern Ethiopia poses new and heightened threats as communities struggle to cope with ongoing conflict, displacement, hunger, and disease.

[New Zimbabwe] Tobacco sales have so far recorded a 11,64% decline when compared to the same period last year, signifying reduced yields this selling season as effects of poor rains in the last selling season took a toll.

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[New Times] Hadija Munganyinka, a farmer and a mother of three from Kayonza District recalls the difficult times she experienced without food after being affected by dry spells.

[SAnews.gov.za] Over R3.6 million has been donated through a dedicated bank account opened by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government towards the rebuilding process following the floods.

[SAnews.gov.za] KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Sihle Zikalala, says substantial progress has been made in restoring water and power supply in areas affected by the recent floods.

[SAnews.gov.za] As the construction of Temporary Residential Units (TRUs) continues, KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Sihle Zikalala, says the provincial government's focus is to accommodate more than 4 396 families that were accommodated in halls, churches and schools following heavy rains in the province.

[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has hailed Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) for the "significant progress" made in repairs to its Durban Rail and Ports following the heavy rains and flooding in that area in April.

[SAnews.gov.za] A total of 85 280 people have been affected by floods which wreaked havoc in KwaZulu-Natal, leaving thousands of people in five districts and eThekwini Municipality homeless, and 461 fatalities.

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[Thomson Reuters Foundation] The Global South needs international funding to help decision-makers tackle the inequities that could be created by a shift to greener economies

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Over the last several years, major cities such as Cape Town, Sao Paulo and Barcelona have faced 'Day Zero' scenarios, characterised by the very real possibility of running out of water. As the world continues its urbanising trend, there are important lessons to be learned from these water crises: Why do they happen, what was the impact and the response? These lessons will be central to tackling future urban water-related risks and vulnerabilities especially given the uncertainties created by increased clim

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Barcelona -- International funding to protect vulnerable communities from climate change impacts is starting to flow - but is still far too little, too late, say developing nations and experts

[Africa Renewal] The 27th UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP27) will be held in Egypt during 7-18 November 2022. Amid unmet climate commitments, lingering disruptions due to COVID-19, and the finance, energy and food challenges created by the war in Ukraine, Africa Renewal's Franck Kuwonu, talks to the current Chair of the African Group of Negotiators (AGN) on climate change, Mr. Ephraim Mwepya Shitima of Zambia, about Africa's priorities and what a successful COP27 would look like for the continent. These are ex

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] The consequences of extreme weather are cascading around the globe, hitting rich and poor alike - yet finance to build resilience to these impacts is falling woefully short

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] To win real climate action, we need to clearly show how that benefits people - and talk more frankly about the risks of inaction

[VOA] Geneva -- Meteorologists predict the La Niña weather phenomenon is likely to persist into next year, prolonging devastating drought conditions in the Horn of Africa.