Climate change in Africa News

[Nile Post] The Justice Forum (JEEMA) has called on the Government to introduce emergency measures to protect crops and livestock as a severe dry spell causes crops to wither and livestock to die in parts of Uganda.

[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says cold to very cold, wet, and windy conditions can be expected in places over the Namakwa District of the Northern Cape and the interior of the Western Cape on Friday.

[AIM] Marracuene -- Extreme weather events have caused losses estimated at 76 million US dollars to Mozambique's publicly-owned electricity company, EDM.

[Capital FM] Kenya has been warned. The anticipated October-November-December rains could bring significant relief to some parts of the country, replenishing water sources and supporting agriculture. But if forecasts of intense and prolonged rainfall materialise, the consequences could also be devastating.

[IPS] Kigali -- As climate disasters frequent across the African continent, governments have been promoting climate-smart innovations, including the development of drought-resistant crops.

[New Times] The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has launched a $200 million blended finance facility to expand climate adaptation financing for farmers in Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- AS the country braces for the possibility of heavy El Niño rains, the government has put in place a nationwide contingency plan to help communities and institutions cope with potential floods, landslides and disease outbreaks.

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[Nyasa Times] Malawi has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 51 percent by 2040, against a business-as-usual baseline.

[Nile Post] The Third Annual Africa Climate Finance Conference has ended in Kampala with a call for African governments, financial institutions, development partners and the private sector to move beyond climate commitments and channel funding into bankable, locally led solutions.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV) have launched a partnership aimed at unlocking more domestic and international capital for climate adaptation and resilience businesses across Sub-Saharan Africa.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA and Germany are strengthening cooperation in biodiversity conservation and sustainable management of natural resources, with key conservation projects in Serengeti, Katavi, Mahale and Selous-Nyerere ecosystems coming under review.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The world is now on course to overshoot the 1.5°C climate threshold within the next few years, with even the most optimistic scenario projecting warming to peak at 1.8°C, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) warned.

[Nyasa Times] The government has launched the 2026-2027 National Climate Outlook Forum (Nacof) with a call for early preparedness and action, as Malawi braces for strong El Niño conditions in the coming season.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR government has urged residents living in highrisk areas to voluntarily relocate to safer locations as part of early preparations for heavy rains associated with the El Niño weather phenomenon.

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Authorities in Wajirat district in Tigray's Southeastern Zone have warned that maximum efforts are needed to prevent potential loss of human and animal lives as a worsening drought pushes communities toward severe hunger and livestock losses.

[allAfrica] As the leaders gather in Kigali, Rwanda, for the African Food Systems Forum (AFSF), discussions about how to invest in resilient food systems will take place against a backdrop of geopolitical instability. Sierra Leone and Norway will join African and other leading representatives of governments, business, investors, and civil society to discuss a crucial topic: how to ensure the resilience and sustainability of food systems?

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia has called for stronger coordination and preparedness at the regional and district levels as the country braces for climate-related hazards and the expected impact of El Niño in 2026.

[New Times] As heavy rains approach, farmers cannot afford to rely on traditional methods that leave fields exposed to erosion, nutrient loss and crop damage.

[New Times] The images and reports emerging from Nepal are a sobering reminder that nature does not wait for governments or communities to be ready. More than 1,000 people have reportedly died in devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, while thousands remain missing. Rescue teams are racing against time to reach people trapped in mud-filled tunnels and isolated areas.