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[The Conversation Africa] Urban agriculture takes many forms, among them community, school or rooftop gardens, commercial urban farms, and hydroponic or aquaponic systems. These activities have been shown to promote sustainable cities in a number of ways. They enhance local food security and foster economic opportunities through small-scale farming initiatives. They also strengthen social cohesion by creating shared spaces for collaboration and learning.

[VOA] Washington -- A study finds that severe drought plaguing parts of Somalia since 2022 has killed at least 71,000 people beyond the number expected.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A new analysis from UNICEF reveals that climate-related disasters, including heatwaves, cyclones, floods, and storms, severely disrupted education for nearly a quarter of a billion children in 2024.

[Liberian Observer] "We are sitting on a time bomb," said Eric Pinney, an elder in Robertsport. "I've relocated multiple times and lost three homes and family members to flooding." Eric is not the only one to recount the horrors of flooding in Robertsport, which destroys homes, farmlands, and infrastructure but poses significant health risks.

[New Times] The United States' withdrawal from the Paris Agreement marks a significant setback in global climate action, undermining years of progress toward addressing the impacts of climate change, according to Abias Maniragaba, a Rwandan environmental economics expert.

[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has called on the United States of America to take its commitments under international law seriously, and carefully consider the ramifications of its intended withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.

[The Herald] The persistent rains falling for most of this month to the delight of farmers are also increasing dangers for the unwary, with at least 21 people reported drowned in mineshafts, flooded rivers and other traps.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Republic of Angola, on Wednesday, in New York, United States of America (USA), signed the Agreement on the Conservation and Management of Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), thus becoming the 107th Member State of the United Nations to sign the document.

[The Herald] Ten people have been killed in rain- related incidents in the Midlands Province since the beginning of this month when the heavy falls started to be experienced, police have said.

[The Herald] As the effects of climate change worsen, Africa finds itself at the mercy of both global warming and an international community that has been slow to meet its climate finance commitments.

[New Times] Rainfall from March to May in 2025 is expected to be "slightly below" the levels observed in the same period in previous years, the Rwanda Meteorology Agency announced on January 22 during the National Climate Outlook Forum.

[Capital FM] Busia -- The government is committed to permanently ending perennial flooding in Budalang'i, Busia County, President William Ruto has said.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has assured that all staff of the defunct Kenya Water Towers Agency (KWTA) will be redeployed to the Ministry and its agencies based on their identified competencies.

[Nile Post] As the effects of climate change become more pronounced, central banks around the world are intensifying their efforts to integrate climate considerations into their monetary policy frameworks.

[Premium Times] Despite promises by the government over the past 20 years to improve farming in Nigeria, the country still struggles with food sustainability

[VOA] Johannesburg -- On inauguration day, U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders that set in motion the country's withdrawal from the Paris Climate Treaty as well as from the World Health Organization.

[This Day] Nigeria's former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), has said that Africa's climate change experience is a paradox.

[UN News] UN agencies responded on Tuesday to President Trump's executive orders ending US membership of the World Health Organization (WHO) and its adherence to the Paris Climate Agreement, highlighting the massive potential negative impact on public health and efforts to curb global warming.

[Premium Times] The Oxfam report says only 16 per cent of Nigeria's climate change projects included gender as a key objective and a mere 1 per cent prioritised gender equality as the main goal.

[Premium Times] The new President cited the inappropriate political influence of member states on the global body as the reason for the US withdrawal.