Climate change in Africa News

[Daily Trust] In 2018, the world's attention was drawn to an audacious climate change campaign by a concerned individual in Sweden. Undaunted in her desire for a safer world for the future, Gretha Thunberg began to push for stronger commitment towards climate-friendly actions from her country's leaders.

[This Day] International Energy Insurance (IEI) Plc, a subsidiary of Norrenberger Group, is adjusting its models of product offerings and risk management capabilities to respond to climate change.

[Vanguard] The Lagos State Government has apologised to residents and commuters over the flooding that occurred in the state during the week, saying it is nature taking its full course on the state.

[Nile Post] The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (COSASE) questioned officials from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) on Wednesday about recent videos showing floods at Entebbe International Airport.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Speakers of the parliaments of Angola and Zambia, Carolina Cerqueira and Nelly Mutti respectively, this Wednesday in Luanda exchanged information on strategies to mitigate and adapt to climate change, a phenomenon that severely threatens food and energetic security.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has officially launched its National Climate Change Response Plan Implementation Program in a ceremony attended by high-ranking government officials.

[New Dawn] Monrovia -- Environment activist Mr. Tundy Rodney Tarn has proposed setting up a special Environmental Court and requiring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to demonstrate political will.

[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia is putting forth its utmost effort to address climate change, mitigate the adverse consequences of climatic variability, and contribute its share to green growth and the green economy.

[Premium Times] Senate urges NiMet to make flooding predictions available

[Nile Post] Lake Victoria, a vital source of livelihood for millions, is facing an unprecedented crisis. Rising water levels have displaced communities, destroyed markets, and threatened the fish population, a crucial part of Uganda's economy.

[DW] The sum was granted to help the African nation address the social and economic impact of drought. Southern Africa has been hit by severe drought, partly due to the El Nino climate phenomenon.

[UN News] Millions of people have been forced out of Sudan as the brutal civil war continues to spread, including in Sinja Town, south of the capital Khartoum, where UN humanitarians reported on Tuesday that more than 55,000 people have already fled.

[African Arguments] In the face of some nations' foot-dragging tactics, a pan-African front is all the more imperative, writes the chair of the African Group of Negotiators.

[New Dawn] Monrovia -- The Liberia Coast Guard has rescued 35 flood victims in Montserrado County, including pregnant women, elderly people, and children, amid torrential rain across Liberia.

[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Ethiopia and COP29 Presidency have agreed to collaborate on the outstanding issues in climate negotiations, according to Ethiopia's Planning and Development Ministry.

[Democracy Works] Democracy Works Foundation is excited to welcome INSPIRE as a co-implementation partner to the "Fostering Inclusive Growth through Climate Change Champions project". Co-funded by the European Union, the project seeks to build partnerships between local governments, civil society organisations and Independent Power Producers. In the final phase of the work, INSPIRE and its partners KD Strategies aim to deepen the understanding of public and private development priorities can be integrated with

[IFRC] With her watering can in hand, Mariam Albert carefully sprinkles each of the many tree seedlings that cover the ground around her.

[World Bank] Washington -- The World Bank today approved funding to support Niger's agriculture and livestock sectors so that they become more productive, have better market access, and can stimulate private sector investment. The program will boost food and nutrition security for Nigerien households and their resilience to climate change.

[FrontPageAfrica] THE DISRUPTION OF human and vehicular movements in parts of Monrovia following torrential rainfall days ago is not a good sign for the city's future. A clear fact is that drainage channels in most parts of Monrovia are largely blocked, and if not cleared, will impede water flow.

[Daily Maverick] A tornado has left hunger and desperation in its wake as institutions try to aid tornado victims on the KwaZulu-Natal Dolphin Coast.