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[Liberian Investigator] Buchanan -- In a major step toward legislative engagement in climate governance, the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA), with support from the Government of Canada through NovaSphere, opened a high-level Climate Learning and Exchange Forum for members of the Liberian Senate under the theme, "Advancing Legislative Actions for Climate Mitigations in Liberia."

[Liberian Investigator] Suakoko -- Under a blazing sun on the serene campus of Cuttington University, Mr. Joseph Ndebeh, a respected agricultural scientist at the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI) and lecturer at the university's College of Agriculture & Sustainable Development, voiced growing alarm over the climate-related threats confronting Liberia's farmers. Calm yet passionate, Ndebeh is not only an academic but also a farmer whose connection to the land reflects his deep commitment to Liberia's agricultural future.

[IPS] Dominica -- On World Meteorological Day 2025, the World Meteorological Organization is highlighting persistent gaps in early warning systems as extreme weather events intensify, urging global action to ensure protection for all.

[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Dr Dion George, will this week represent South Africa at the 15th Petersberg Climate Dialogue (PCD), where the country will reinforce its commitment to climate action.

[IPS] Bloemfontein, South Africa -- World Water Day calls us all to promote the essential element of life: water. But we must also look this year at the rapidly vanishing sources of freshwater that we depend on, especially glaciers. Although glaciers may be remote for many of us, they are an essential component of the water cycle, nourishing rivers and lakes that are important for millions of people around the world. As precious resources with sources under threat, glaciers in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region are an

[Namibian] Members of the Rehoboth community doing a daily commute to Windhoek for work say some of them slept safely in their beds during Thursday night, while others could not.

[Namibian] A bridge on the B1 road 30 kilometers south of Windhoek has been damaged by continuous heavy rainfall, resulting in the closure of the road until further notice.

[Namibian] Lüderitz mayor calls for vigilance during rains mayor Phil Balhao has urged residents to remain vigilant as the town receives a fair amount of rain since late Wednesday night.

[Namibian] The Namibia Meteorological Service, in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister, has issued a warning of moderate to heavy thunderstorms expected to affect several regions from Friday afternoon, into the weekend and extending into next week.

[Namibian] THE historic inauguration of Namibia's first woman president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has been relocated to State House following heavy rain in Windhoek and surrounding areas.

[Premium Times] Officials said to curb the menace of lead poisoning and other risks associated with battery recycling, Nigeria must adopt a multi-stakeholder and multidisciplinary approach

[Ghanaian Times] The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) officially launched Phase II of the Youth Climate Action Fund, which seeks to empower young people to take meaningful action plans towards combating climate change in the capital.

[ENA] Climate change experts convened in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Wednesday to discuss ways to bridge the climate finance gap in Africa.

[Premium Times] Five other pupils, two teachers, a food vendor, and her seven-month-old child sustained injuries during the tragic incident.

[Namibian] Parts of Namibia have been experiencing heavy rainfall over the past day, with the trend expected to continue, especially for the north-west and central-north regions.

[Premium Times] "While acknowledging the fact that there exists a celestial incidence called Equinox, the Katsina State Climate Change Secretariat however wishes to inform the general public; especially the people of Katsina state that there is no cause for alarm whatsoever.

[The Conversation Africa] Just over half the world's population shares a river or lake basin with at least one other country. To sustainably manage those water resources for the health of people, ecosystems and economies, neighboring countries must work together.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya and the Netherlands have pledged to strengthen their collaboration on climate action and human rights advocacy during inaugural political consultations held in Nairobi on Wednesday.

[Daily Maverick] Much of South Africa has been battered by relentless rainfall and flooding since the start of the year.

[New Republic] Beneficiaries of the Community Based Forest Management Project (CBFM) supported by UNDP with funding from Sweden in Kailahunand Lukasu in Lofa County, have expressed that the project has greatly impacted their communities, and are calling for replication in other areas.