Climate change in Africa News

[New Times] The government is ready to provide effective disaster response to save lives, and offer relief to people in need, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry in charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA), Philippe Habinshuti, told The New Times on January 5.

[ANGOP] Malanje -- The metal bridge over the Ngola River, in the commune of Ngola Luije, municipality of Malanje, collapsed today, Friday, as a result of the rain that fell in the last 48 hours in the region, cutting the connection with the city.

[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's Central Regional Water Board (ARA - Centro) has called for the immediate withdrawal of the population living near river banks because of the danger of flooding as the rainy season reaches its peak.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The wake of the El Niño floods tragically led to the loss of 174 lives, including 133 adults and 41 children with the government ramping up efforts to reduce the number of displaced households.

[Global Witness] This week, it was announced that Azeri Ecology Minister Mukhtar Babayev, who spent over 20 years at Azerbaijan's state-owned oil and gas company SOCAR, has been appointed as the president of this year's UN climate talks.

[Namibian] The shores of Dolphin Beach and Long Beach near Walvis Bay were a hub of activity on Friday morning as hundreds of locals were seen gathering dead fish scattered across the sand.

[ANGOP] Menongue -- At least two children aged three and five have been killed by lightning strikes in Rivungo municipality, Angola's southeastern Cuando Cubango province, following the rain that poured in the region in the last 24 hours.

[Daily News] The European Union has announced a humanitarian aid package of 100,000 Euros (equivalent to 275m/-) to help the people affected by the recent landslides and floods triggered by heavy rains in Mount Hanang and other parts of the country.

[New Zimbabwe] Harare City Council has warned of a third round of flooding in hard-hit Budiriro and Kuwadzana areas.

[New Zimbabwe] AGRICULTURE Minister Anxious Masuka has revealed plans to evict all those living illegally on state land that includes areas reserved for agriculture.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Meteorological Department has urged the public to be cautious of the health risks that might be imminent due to the high temperatures that are expected to prevail this January.

[Premium Times] The year 2023 will be remembered as one of the most eventful years in recent history.

[Vanguard] It was showers of blessings in parts of Lagos on Wednesday as Nigeria's economic capital recorded the first rain of 2024.

[MAP] Rabat -- Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka, said, on Tuesday at the House of Advisors, that water desalination remains a priority for managing the water deficit, which has become structural, given the repercussions of global warming.

[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles' authorities have been advised by a risk specialist from Reunion Island to be on the lookout during the coming month as the weather conditions may bring more landslides.

[New Times] Expected rainfall of 30 to 250 millimetres in January could lead to flooding in certain areas of the country, Rwanda Meteorology Agency has warned.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The North Eastern and Western part of the country will continue to experience sunny and dry weather condition until end of January, The Kenya Meteorological department has stated.

[Daily News] DEPUTY Minister in the Prime Minister's Office (Policy, Parliamentary Affairs and Coordination), Ummy Nderiananga, has applauded the Regional Commissioners whose regions have been hit by floods in the country for the way they responded to ensuring that victims of the disaster are helped.

[Capital FM] In the year 2023, Kenya made significant strides on the global stage by addressing two major issues that have far-reaching implications for Africa and the world. These developments not only demonstrated Kenya's commitment to global challenges but also showcased its role as a progressive leader on the continent.

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