Climate change in Africa News

[The Conversation Africa] Large wild mammals - from elephants to antelopes - are already struggling to cope with global warming. Now new research shows that even the small creatures adapted to harsh, arid landscapes may be reaching their limits.

[Liberian Observer] Monrovia -- COP30 has come and gone in Belém, Brazil--another global climate summit marked by lofty promises and limited political courage.

[Nyasa Times] As the rainy season progresses and farmers intensify crop management activities, the Southern Region of Malawi is experiencing favourable rainfall patterns in line with agricultural recommendations, raising hopes for improved harvests.

[FrontPageAfrica] Congo Town, Monrovia -- As Liberia grapples with the growing impacts of climate change, the National People's Climate Justice Summit has emerged as a platform for advocating for bold and inclusive climate action.

[New Times] Farmers have identified eight seed varieties across six crops as the most climate-resilient and high-yielding, according to the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB).

[IFJ] Funded by Mondiaal FNV, the activity formed part of broader continental efforts to strengthen the role of journalist unions in responding to the growing impact of climate change on societies, economies, and the world of work. It also directly contributed to the implementation of FAJ's Abidjan Declaration and Action Plan. The training brought together working journalists from different media outlets to deepen their understanding of the gravity of climate change, the meaning and principles of just

[Daily Maverick] Much of South Africa could experience above-normal rainfall and days that are not as hot as usual in 2026.

[Nyasa Times] Christmas celebrations turned into mourning for a family in Nsanje after floods triggered by incessant rains swept away and killed a three-year-old child, as thousands of others across the country were left homeless and destitute.

[Daily News] Mlandizi -- THE United Republic of Tanzania said it began implementing various water projects three years ago as a country's efforts to address water shortages caused by climate change.

[Namibian] The Oshakati Town Council relocated over 122 residents who have been living in flood-prone areas for years from Oshoopala informal settlement to Onawa last week.

[Capital FM] - Athletics Kenya (AK) Executive Committee member Barnaba Korir expects an excellent performance at the World Cross Country Championships despite freezing temperatures in Tallahassee, Florida.

[Leadership] In the coming days, air passengers are expected to experience flight delays and cancellations as the harmattan season sets in, reducing visibility for aircraft landings and take-offs across the country.

[UN News] With rising effects of climate change across the globe, the world has started recognising that climate change is not just an ecological collapse, but also a human rights crisis.

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] What's the context? Endurance athlete and environmentalist Lewis Pugh said witnessing the Lewis Glacier on Mount Kenya was a "shocking sight".

[Namibian] With less than six months to go before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, organizers are bracing for what could be their most challenging opponent yet: extreme heat.

[Nile Post] Sadam Bisase Zakaria, President General of Congress Services Volunteers, has called on Ugandans to abandon destructive practices such as tree cutting, building in wetlands, and bush burning to safeguard the environment.

[New Times] As climate and environmental pressures intensify, 2025 marked a pivotal year for Rwanda with the rollout of multiple green initiatives aimed at strengthening climate resilience and advancing sustainable development.

[This Day] The Director-General of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), Dr. Joseph Onoja, speaks on the outcome of COP30, the annual UN climate meeting, which was held in Belém, Brazil, recently. He discuses its implications for Nigeria and Africa. Bennett Oghifo reports

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's drought crisis is deepening, with more than 4.6 million people -- nearly a quarter of the population -- affected by prolonged dry conditions, authorities and the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said.

[Botswana Daily News] Francistown -- Heavy rains on Monday night caused widespread damages in some parts of Francistown following the overflowing of Ntshe and Tati rivers.