Climate change in Africa News

[The Conversation Africa] Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is an indigenous and staple crop in sub-Saharan Africa, but it has an enemy: an insect called the legume pod borer (Maruca vitrata). This pest can cause yield losses of more than 80%. The pod borer, originally from south-east Asia, attacks the flowers, pods and seeds.

[The Conversation Africa] Sharks and rays are among the world's most threatened species, mainly due to overfishing. They are sometimes targeted for their fins and meat, but more often caught as bycatch in nets aiming to catch other fish. Declines in these ocean predators can disrupt food webs, harm tourism income and worsen climate change by undermining the resilience of ocean ecosystems.

[Ethiopian Herald] The United Nations approved the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the environment, and ensure that by 2030, all people live in peace and prosperity.

[Leadership] Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State yesterday unveiled the Katsina State Green Growth Agenda (KAGGA)--a far-reaching blueprint aimed at harmonising economic growth with environmental preservation in one of Nigeria's most climate-vulnerable states.

[This Day] President Bola Tinubu yesterday called on world leaders to demonstrate unity, courage, and sustained commitment in addressing the worsening global climate crisis.

[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- At a high-stakes virtual summit on Wednesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva brought together 17 national leaders from major economies and climate-vulnerable countries. The goal was to accelerate global climate ambition ahead of COP30, which will be hosted in Brazil.

[Vanguard] Abuja -- President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday urged world leaders to demonstrate unity, courage, and sustained commitment in addressing the worsening global climate crisis.

[New Times] At least 17 native tree species at risk of disappearing have been identified and documented for restoration efforts aimed at greening Rwanda's Eastern Province. Native tree species are those that naturally occur within a specific region or ecosystem, without human introduction, having grown in an area for a long time and adapted to the local environment.

[UN News] At a high stakes virtual summit on Wednesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva brought together 17 national leaders from major economies and climate-vulnerable countries. The goal was to accelerate global climate ambition ahead of COP30, which will be hosted in Brazil.

[IPS] United Nations -- On March 19, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) issued a report on the State of Global Climate in 2024, detailing the numerous heightened natural disasters that were a consequence of human-induced climate change. With the past three years having been recorded as the three hottest years in human history, climate scientists are optimistic that 2025 will see slightly cooler global temperatures.

[Lesotho Times] With renewed hope for climate sustainability

[Lesotho Times] --to enhance fight against climate change

[Premium Times] The meeting was also attended by the Director of the G-24 Secretariat, Iyabo Masha, Nigeria's finance minister, Wale Edun, and other special guests.

[Capital FM] Nakuru -- Poor internet connectivity has been singled out as one of the main hindrances to Social Health Authority (SHA) registration in the vast Baringo County.

[SAnews.gov.za] In a partnership with municipalities, Plastics SA, and civil society organisations, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has driven impactful campaigns to tackle pollution, particularly in urban and coastal areas.

[SAnews.gov.za] Heavy rain and cold weather conditions are expected this week, as a cut-off low weather system sweeps across most parts of the country.

[Capital FM] Nairoobi -- A new Afrobarometer survey released on Earth Day shows most Kenyans aware of climate change say it is worsening their lives and want stronger action from both the government and wealthy nations.

[Reporter] The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced it is pausing treatment for 650,000 malnourished women and children in Ethiopia as the organization struggles to source funding for its humanitarian operations.

[Shabelle] Galkayo, Somalia (Smn) -- The Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, officially opened the Somali Humanitarian Forum (CHF-2025) today in Galkayo, located in the Galmudug State.

[Nigeria Health Watch] One hot night in March, I woke up drenched in sweat, my bed soaked, the heat in Abuja almost unbearable. Despite my windows being wide-open and my standing fan on full blast, I could not to fall back asleep. As I lay there, I could not help but wonder how others were coping with the intense heat, especially pregnant women and young children who were far more vulnerable to extreme heat.