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Africa: UK-Africa Clean Energy Partnerships Tackle Generator Reliance At London Climate Event

Mon, 2025-06-23 15:19
[Capital FM] London, UK -- UK and African innovators are ramping up efforts to replace fossil fuel generators with renewable energy solutions, as showcased at the ZE-Gen: Powering Productivity, Accelerating Investment event during London Climate Action Week.

South Africa: Gauteng Temperatures Set to Drop Below Zero

Mon, 2025-06-23 12:02
[Scrolla] Johannesburg will drop to -2°C on Friday, with Pretoria at 0°C as a cold front brings freezing weather. Emergency services warn people to be careful with heaters and fires during the coldest week of winter.

Africa: Climate and Health - Urgent Need for Adaptation Strategies in Africa

Mon, 2025-06-23 07:37
[IPS] Bonn -- In recent years, there has been growing evidence of how climate change is impacting human health in several ways.

Mauritius: Empowering Mauritius to Better Access Climate Financing

Fri, 2025-06-20 16:50
[Government of Mauritius] Empowering Mauritius to better access climate financing, particularly from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), was the focus of an inception workshop held today at the Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel in Port Louis. The workshop aimed to catalyse transformational adaptation and mitigation initiatives across the agriculture, water and energy sectors.

Africa: Global Survey Finds 8 Out of 10 People Support Taxing Oil and Gas Corporations to Pay for Climate Damages

Fri, 2025-06-20 16:49
[Oxfam] A majority of people believe governments must tax oil, gas and coal corporations for climate-related loss and damage, and that their government is not doing enough to counter the influence on politics of the super-rich and polluting industries. These are the key findings of a global survey, which reflects broad consensus across political affiliations, income levels and age groups.

Ethiopia: Climate Action in Focus As Ethiopia Prepares for Acs2

Fri, 2025-06-20 13:16
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia is intensifying diplomatic and multilateral efforts in preparation for the Second African Climate Summit (ACS2).

Africa: U.S.$365,000 Awarded to Refugee Entrepreneurs in Africa #WorldRefugeeDay

Fri, 2025-06-20 12:15
[Ashden] On World Refugee Day, climate solutions charity Ashden has announced grants totalling £270,000 (US$365,000) for refugee entrepreneurs bringing affordable, low carbon technologies to their communities in three countries in Africa.

Nigeria: Mokwa Flood - More Bodies Recovered After 14 Days

Fri, 2025-06-20 08:06
[Daily Trust] Two decomposed bodies of victims of the devastating flood that swept through Mokwa town, headquarters of Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, on May 29, were recovered on Thursday.

Tanzania: Samia Hassan Blesses the Installation of Climate Change Project Worth 440bn/-

Fri, 2025-06-20 08:00
[Daily News] Simiyu -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has laid the foundation stone for the implementation of the Climate Change Adaptation Project in Nyashimo, Simiyu Region, a 440bn/- initiative aimed at improving water access and sanitation.

Ethiopia: ACS2 Is Essential for Promoting Nature-Based Climate Action Solutions

Thu, 2025-06-19 18:36
[Ethiopian Herald] Africa's stance on the climate catastrophe is influenced by a number of elements such as its particular vulnerabilities, its share of global emissions, and the demand for just solutions.

Ethiopia: Bridging the Persistent, Growing Climate Finance Gap

Thu, 2025-06-19 18:36
[Ethiopian Herald] Despite contributing a mere 4 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, the African continent faces some of the most severe consequences of climate change.

Gambia: Climate Projects Can Bring Big Economic Benefits!

Thu, 2025-06-19 17:50
[The Point] As floods, fires and heatwaves grow more frequent and destructive, new research shows that climate adaptation isn't just urgent. It's also one of the smartest investments governments can make.

Nigeria: Windstorm Destroys Houses in Kano

Thu, 2025-06-19 16:16
[Daily Trust] A windstorm has wreaked havoc in the Bunkure Local Government Area of Kano State, destroying residential buildings.

South Africa: Deadly Mthatha Flood Underscores Worsening Factors Increasing Risks for SA

Thu, 2025-06-19 14:38
[Daily Maverick] As South Africa reels from another deadly flood, this time in the Eastern Cape, we take a look at the bigger picture of the nation's vulnerability. Floods are the country's most common weather disaster, with intense cut-off low weather systems, probably amplified by climate change, repeatedly causing devastation.

Africa: UN Relief Chief Calls for Solidarity, With Humanitarians 'Literally Under Attack'

Thu, 2025-06-19 07:36
[UN News] With the humanitarian sector "under-funded, overstretched, and literally under attack" as crises continue in Gaza, Sudan and beyond, international support is needed more than ever, the UN's top aid official said on Wednesday in Geneva.

Mauritius: Mauritius Is Facing a Water Crisis - Harvesting Water From Its Rivers With 10 Reservoirs Can Help - Research

Thu, 2025-06-19 07:33
[The Conversation Africa] Mauritius's water supplies are running very low. As a small island, it is affected by tropical cyclones, rising temperatures, rising sea levels, and a warming ocean. Rainfall levels have decreased by 8% over the last 10 years.

Africa: Africa Can Benefit From New Global Climate Alliances

Thu, 2025-06-19 07:33
[ISS] In the wake of America's climate commitment reversals, Africa must make the most of its solid partnerships with Europe and China.

West Africa: Wisner Urges Harmonized Reforms to Improve Investment Climate Across Ecowas

Wed, 2025-06-18 19:49
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia, Liberia -- Former Executive Director of the National Investment Commission, George Gyude Wisner II, has called on ECOWAS policymakers to urgently reform and harmonize regional investment frameworks to make the sub-region more attractive to both domestic and foreign investors.

Africa: Oxfam Reaction to the 2025 G7 Summit

Wed, 2025-06-18 17:53
[Oxfam] Oxfam is deeply concerned by the outcomes of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis. At a time when urgent global crises demand bold and united action, the summit fell short of delivering the leadership the world needs.

South Africa: Government Commits to Supporting Families Who Were Affected By Storms and Strong Winds

Wed, 2025-06-18 17:20
[SAnews.gov.za] Government has reaffirmed its dedication to supporting affected families, speeding up recovery efforts, and investing in long-term solutions to adapt to climate risks.

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