Climate change in Africa News

[Vanguard] Natural disasters caused $135 billion in economic losses globally in the first half of 2025, fuelled by the Los Angeles wildfires, Swiss Re said Wednesday.

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- A windstorm that struck Afdera Town in Ethiopia's Afar Region on 15 July displaced nearly 26,000 people, destroyed more than 2,500 homes, and left thousands without shelter, food, or clean water, according to CARE Ethiopia.

[Namibian] A Marmer Primary School teacher at Aus is appealing for donations of blankets for pupils amid the cold weather.

[The Conversation Africa] Climate change is not new: temperatures have been rising for decades as a result of global warming. In South Africa's city of Pietermaritzburg, four low-income urban communities have experienced drought, heatwaves, severe hailstorms, devastating flooding events that killed hundreds of people and displaced thousands, and wildfires as a result of climate change. Environmental scientist Sithabile Hlahla interviewed people in 378 homes there and found that they were not coping well with climate disasters.

[Leadership] An earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale struck Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula and triggered tsunami warnings for several countries. It also drew attention to the international dimension of disasters and why world leaders must approach the ticking time bomb euphemistically called climate change with greater seriousness and less politicking.

[Foroyaa] Tallinding Koloban and Tallinding Farokono are reminding the NRA of what should have been and should still be done. Roads cannot survive without proper drainage.

[IPS] NAIROBI, Kenya / PARIS, France, Aug 5 2025 (IPS) - One would expect that this year's wetter than average rainy season in parts of Africa would be viewed with relief, not fear. Yet many areas in the region sits at a knife's edge--still recovering from years of drought and a historic famine, too much rain leads to flooding and water-borne diseases. Both varieties of extreme weather place enormous stress on livestock systems across the region, on which communities rely for both sustenance and livelihoods.

[The Point] Members of The Gambia's delegation to the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) have made a strong case for urgent climate action, agricultural transformation, and equitable trade during the recent P20 Symposium organised by PAP.

[allAfrica] The ocean comprises 70% of the planet and has a profound impact on all life on Earth. It regulates the global climate, produces most of the oxygen we breathe, absorbs carbon dioxide, and supports a vast network of life that sustains ecosystems and our planet's life support. It also acts as the largest 'carbon sink', a vital buffer against climate change.

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[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - Africa aims to use the 2nd Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) to transform visionary climate commitments into tangible, scalable solutions for a resilient and sustainable future, the African Union Commission (AUC) announced.

[The Conversation Africa] South Sudan, which has been torn apart by a civil war, is vulnerable to extreme weather events, frequent floods and drought, to which it must adapt. But any adaptation projects for South Sudan have to be designed with conflict in mind. In his new book, coauthored with Jerry Urtuzuastigui, conflict researcher Ore Koren discusses the relationship between climate adaptation and security. Understanding this is essential in designing projects that protect people against climate change and also work well in

[IPS] SAN Francisco, California / Apex, North Carolina, -- There is no question that most climate activists and governments were delighted when Brazil offered to host the 2025 UN Climate Conference taking place this November.

[Nile Post] A transformative school farming initiative by Save the Children Uganda is helping combat malnutrition, improve school attendance, and empower learners in Karamoja with practical farming skills.

[Vanguard] The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thundery and rainy weather activities across the nation from Monday to Wednesday, warning of possible flash floods in some areas.

[Leadership] A rainstorm has wreaked havoc in the Plateau State community, while floods have submerged farmlands in Niger State and cut off Kogi East in Kogi State. The incident happened in the north-central region of Nigeria.

[Daily Trust] A torrential downpour on Sunday wreaked widespread destruction across communities in Plateau and Bauchi states, leaving scores of houses destroyed, farmlands submerged, and hundreds of residents displaced.

[Addis Standard] Mekelle -- The devastating impact of drought in Central Tigray's Kolla Tembien district this week is the latest indicator of a growing crisis that has steadily worsened across the region over the past year.

[RFI] At least seven people have died in Conakry due to heavy overnight rain, exposing the city's vulnerability to extreme weather.

[New Times] Rwanda is set to begin testing all non-electric vehicles for emissions starting August 18, as part of a new campaign aimed at improving air quality and public health, according to Juliet Kabera, Director General of the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA).