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[IPS] Wrongfully accused of 'causing droughts,' a group of LGBTQI people in Zimbabwe involved themselves in climate-smart agriculture and are now showing the way to mitigate climate change in a country recently devastated by El Niño-induced drought.

[Spotlight Initiative] Helen Tanielu is a senior lecturer, academic and researcher at the National University of Samoa. Her expertise is around family violence and ending violence against women and girls (EVAWG).

[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia is demonstrating its commitment to combating climate change through concrete actions at home, complementing its participation in global climate summits, according to the Ministry of Planning and Development (MoPD).

[Premium Times] The official said consequences of climate change such as land loss, food insecurity, water scarcity and displacement have become the daily realities for millions, especially in Nigeria.

[This Day] Leaders of the African Union have unanimously demanded a massive increase in climate finance to mitigate climate change in the region. The call for $1.3trillion annually was made at the AU Summit held at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia recently in a meeting chaired by Kenyan President, William Ruto ahead of upcoming global climate negotiation.

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[World Bank] The assessment includes contributions from the African Development Bank. WRI also launches Green-Gray Infrastructure Accelerator, supporting 11 African cities in building climate resilience.

[Nigeria Health Watch] Climate change has been identified as one of the most significant global health threats, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. While much attention is given to its impact on agriculture, infrastructure, and general health, the devastating impact of climate change on maternal health remains under-explored despite its critical importance.

[Leadership] Experts have emphasised that Nigeria's upcoming national census is crucial for addressing climate change risks, as accurate population data is essential for shaping sustainable policies.

[WFP] Lilongwe -- Today the United Nations World Food Programme welcomed the generous contribution of US$ 1.75 million from the Government of Japan to address food insecurity, help vulnerable communities recover from natural disasters and enhance the local agricultural export capacity. Japan's Ambassador to Malawi, Yoichi Oya announced the funding at an event in Lilongwe today, alongside representatives from the Government of Malawi.

[UN News] The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) called on Tuesday for urgent action to combat climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, warning that progress on all fronts remains slow and uneven.

[Capital FM] The 38th African Union (AU) Summit reaffirmed a shared belief among African leaders: the continent has the potential to reshape the global order. However, this can only be realized if African leadership takes a more decisive role on the international stage.

[allAfrica] The world's peatlands are "dangerously under-protected", warns a new study, despite their critical role in storing vast amounts of carbon and the alarming levels of climate-heating carbon dioxide already being released due to their destruction.

[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued an orange level 5 warning for disruptive rainfall over Gauteng, the North West and the north eastern parts of the Free State province.

[The Herald] Areas along the main watershed Matabeleland North, the Midlands, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, and Manicaland will today experience a mix of weather conditions with the Meteorological Services Department warning of heavy rainfall in these regions.

[Nigeria Health Watch] Pamela Arikureti's grandchild, who is nearly two years old, has been severely affected by the widespread malnutrition in Mudzi, Zimbabwe. The young girl has not gained any weight for the past six months, "We give her plain maize porridge every morning because that's what we can afford," Pamela explained.

[The Conversation Africa] How might you make your mark on the world forever? Write a play more timeless than Shakespeare, or compose music to out-do Mozart, or score the winning goal in the next World Cup final, perhaps?

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- More than 250 African city leaders met in Nairobi last week for the Green & Resilient UrbanShift Africa Forum, aimed at boosting climate resilience and sustainable urban investment.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has offered to host the second bi-annual African Climate Summit later this year if no other African country is willing to take on the task.

[MFWA] Globally, radio remains the most widely consumed media. It is the leading source of news and information in Africa where, per an April 2024 survey by Afrobarometer, 65% of Africans depend on radio for their informational needs.