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[Nile Post] The police in Moroto have issued a travel advisory following the tragic death of another child in the town's persistent flash floods.

[Ethiopian Herald] Supplies 520 quintals of food items

[This Day] Experts have tasked the federal and state governments on the need for a system-wide solution to mitigate risks associated natural disasters.

[Agenzia Fides] Addis Ababa -- "A shocking and disastrous accident. Many have lost their lives suddenly, more than 260 bodies have been recovered to date as reported by local news". These are the words that the Apostolic Vicar of Hosanna and Apostolic Administrator of Soddo, Seyoum Fransua, sent to Fides Agency, in reference to the landslide that hit the area of Gofa, Kencho Shacha Gozdi Kebele, Geze Gofa Woreda, on July 22, causing a serious humanitarian crisis.

[UN News] The UN chief on Thursday issued an urgent call to action to better protect billions around the world exposed to crippling effects of extreme heat, as global temperature rise continues unabated.

[UN News] A UN inter-agency humanitarian team has reached the area affected by deadly landslides in Ethiopia earlier this week and is supporting the response.

[UN News] UN agencies alongside humanitarian partners in Malawi have launched a Flash Appeal to help millions in the country stricken by drought that has decimated harvests and sent hunger levels soaring.

[IPS] Johannesburg, South Africa -- Heading into the traditional dry period of winter in southern Africa, there was significant consternation due to the drastically below average rainfall the region has been experiencing since January 2024.

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall in Decha District, Kafa Zone, on 25 July resulted in three fatalities and displaced 24 residents, according to the Kafa Zone Communication Office.

[Premium Times] Thirteen local government areas in the state will experience flash flooding between now and November, NEMA said.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Climate change has made extreme weather events like drought, higher temperatures, and heavy rainfall become common and severe in Kenya, the Kenya Meteorological Department has said.

[African Arguments] African Arguments spoke to Namibia's Industrialisation and Trade Minister about industrial strategy, unjust trade, and green hydrogen controversies.

[Leadership] Alaro City, a business-friendly free zone in Nigeria, has taken a monumental step by launching a state-of-the-art weather station in the region, now fully live and operational for residents and visitors alike. This innovative system utilises state-of-the-art technology to deliver real-time updates on weather conditions, forecasts, and alerts, ensuring the safety and preparedness of the residents within the community.

[Nile Post] Two children have lost their lives after being swept away by flash floods in Moroto District on Wednesday.

[Greenpeace] Greenpeace Africa hosted a side event on climate finance ahead of the celebration of AU ECOSOCC's 20th anniversary happening this week in Ghana. The theme for this discussion was "Addressing the polycrisis: The role of Financial reforms in fixing the climate and environmental crisis in Africa". This event has been the space to discuss relevant topics such as the link between the current climate and environmental crisis and the financial reforms that are needed by African countries to meet these

[Greenpeace] Johannesburg/ 24-07-2024 The South African President has just "signed into law the Climate Change Bill which sets out a national climate change response", says the official communique. This decision implies among other that the law will include the mitigation and adaptation actions, which will play a key role in regulating the country's contribution to the climate change response as it strengthen the country's ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and build climate resilience"

[This Day] The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama has enjoined capital market stakeholders, intermediaries, issuers, investors, and regulators to take advantage of the enormous resources and potential of sustainable finance to build a green climate resilient economy in Nigeria and create greater prosperity for investors and Nigerians.

[Daily Trust] It is no news that the northern parts of the country are challenged by desertification and drought, which have affected the environment and livelihood in the area as a result of poor or no harvest of farm produce.

[Daily Trust] The Development Bank of Nigeria Plc (DBN) has announced that it has received the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Accreditation and has thus become the first Direct Access Entity (DAE) and the only authorized Nigerian channel for accessing green financing from the GCF.

[RFI] Local residents were desperately searching for survivors on Wednesday after a landslide in a remote area of southern Ethiopia killed more than 200 people, the deadliest such disaster recorded in the Horn of Africa nation.