Climate change in Africa News

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, July 20 -- The head of Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) on Monday met with the commander of the Somali National Army's Land Forces to discuss strengthening cooperation on disaster preparedness, emergency response and mitigation of climate-related risks.

[Nile Post] Mubende District has received a vehicle from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries to strengthen the implementation of the World Bank-funded Climate Smart Agriculture Programme.

[Nile Post] Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has flagged off the distribution of emergency food relief to vulnerable households in the Karamoja sub-region, warning that any officials who divert the supplies will face tough punishment.

[Premium Times] The Abia State Government has responded to a viral video of flooding along the Owerinta Road reconstruction corridor, attributing the incident to heavy rainfall, difficult terrain, and ongoing construction, while promising engineering adjustments to address residents' concerns.

[Leadership] Residents of Zogot Community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State have been left counting their losses after a heavy downpour destroyed more than 20 houses and displaced several families.

[RFI] With Kenya's Lake Baringo and Lake Bogoria rising for months now, following above-average rainfall across the Rift Valley over recent years, this summer has seen them - and the communities around them - reach tipping point.