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Ethiopia: Globally Occurred Natural Disasters Need Collaborative Effort

Mon, 2024-10-21 19:59
[Ethiopian Herald] Several countries in the world, regardless of their any status, are exposed to recurrent natural disasters. They suffer from heavy rain falls, landslides, and overflow of rivers, storms, and unexpected weather changes. Being engaged in agriculture for their livelihood, many Africans, including Ethiopians are exposed to various kinds of natural disasters. Yet, as farmers and cattle raisers, they are the major contributors to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of their countries.

Ghana: Ghana Loses Historic Forts Along Its Coastline to Climate Change

Mon, 2024-10-21 19:06
[RFI] Ghana - Ghana is gradually losing its historic forts along the 550-kilometer coastline to intense tidal waves from the Atlantic Ocean.

Nigeria: Heavy Rainfall - Lagos Govt Alerts Residents Over Imminent Flash Flooding

Mon, 2024-10-21 16:45
[Vanguard] Calls for vigilance, safety-conscious

Liberia: Liberia's Early Warning System in Limbo

Mon, 2024-10-21 14:15
[Liberian Observer] Before the 2013 launch of the Early Warning System (EWS) project, Liberia faced challenges accessing weather information due to the damages done to existing infrastructure during the civil conflict. The Global Environmental Facility (GEF) and UNDP provided US$6.93 million to support the government in delivering weather and climate information to the public.

Africa: World Takes Crucial Step to Make Peace with Nature

Mon, 2024-10-21 13:41
[United Nations Biodiversity Conference] With some 23,000 pre-registered delegates representing almost every country on Earth, today's ceremonial opening of the 16th Conference of the Parties under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP 16) marks the arrival of a critical moment for biodiversity.

Botswana: Climate Change Awareness in Botswana Is Low, but Informed Citizens Desire Action

Mon, 2024-10-21 12:51
[Afrobarometer] Majorities call for 'a lot more' effort by the government, rich countries, and the private sector.

Africa: Examining Africa's Climate-Disease Connection

Mon, 2024-10-21 05:06
[Africa Renewal] At CHAC 2024, African countries seek to advocate for tailored solutions, mobilize resources, and influence global policies to address their unique challenges and build resilience

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