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Namibia: Lüderitz Mayor Calls for Vigilance During Rains

Climate change in Africa News - Fri, 2025-03-21 10:24
[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.

Namibia: Weather Office Warns of Heavy Storms, Flash Floods in Several Regions Across Country

Climate change in Africa News - Fri, 2025-03-21 10:23
[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.

Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah's Inauguration Relocated Due Heavy Rain

Climate change in Africa News - Fri, 2025-03-21 10:11
[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.

Nigeria: Nigeria Govt Pledges to Enforce Battery Recycling Laws Amidst Health, Environmental Concerns

Climate change in Africa News - Fri, 2025-03-21 09:53
[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

Ghana: Ama Launches Phase 2 Youth Climate Action Fund

Climate change in Africa News - Thu, 2025-03-20 15:14
[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.

Africa: Kenya Hosts Conference to Mobilize Climate Finance for Africa

Climate change in Africa News - Thu, 2025-03-20 11:37
[ENA] Climate change experts convened in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Wednesday to discuss ways to bridge the climate finance gap in Africa.

Nigeria: Rainstorm Destroys Ogun School, Kills Student

Climate change in Africa News - Thu, 2025-03-20 11:34
[Premium Times] Five other pupils, two teachers, a food vendor, and her seven-month-old child sustained injuries during the tragic incident.

Namibia: Heavy Rainfall Reported Throughout Namibia, With More Expected to Follow

Climate change in Africa News - Thu, 2025-03-20 09:44
[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.

Nigeria: Alleged Temperature Surge Due to Equinox - Katsina Climate Change Agency Cautions Against Panic

Climate change in Africa News - Thu, 2025-03-20 08:33
[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.

Africa: Water Cooperation Is Essential When Countries Share Lakes and Rivers - Yet It's Been Deteriorating in Many Places, With Serious Consequences

Climate change in Africa News - Thu, 2025-03-20 08:04
[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.

Kenya: Kenya, Netherlands to Champion Climate Action, Human Rights On Global Stage

Climate change in Africa News - Wed, 2025-03-19 15:50
[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.

South Africa: SA in the Throes of a Sodden Summer, Marked By Widespread Flooding and Infrastructure Damage

Climate change in Africa News - Wed, 2025-03-19 09:49
[Daily Maverick] Much of South Africa has been battered by relentless rainfall and flooding since the start of the year.

Liberia: Community Based Forest Group Extols Impact of UNDP Forestry Project

Climate change in Africa News - Wed, 2025-03-19 08:26
[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.

South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa's Signing Into Law the Climate Change Act

Climate change in Africa News - Wed, 2025-03-19 08:06
[COSATU] The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa's promulgation into law the badly needed Climate Change Act.

Kenya: Heavy Downpours and When to Expect Them - Met's Long Rains Review

Climate change in Africa News - Tue, 2025-03-18 17:19
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has cautioned Kenyans to remain alert for potentially heavy downpours and take necessary precautions as the March-April-May (MAM) Long Rains season sets in.

Somalia: Sodma Commissioner Inaugurates the Somalia Drought Risk Reduction Conference in Nairobi

Climate change in Africa News - Tue, 2025-03-18 17:10
[Radio Dalsan] The Somalia Drought Risk Reduction Conference officially commenced today, with Commissioner Mohamuud Moallim leading the opening ceremony.

South Africa: Lost Fynbos Seeds From Underground 'Time Capsules' in South Africa Can Grow Again - New Study

Climate change in Africa News - Tue, 2025-03-18 08:00
[The Conversation Africa] Underground seed banks in South Africa that date back over 130 years have been found to contain fynbos seeds that are alive. These seed banks are natural storage areas in the soil where certain plants preserve their seeds.

Nigeria: Nigeria Can Become a World Leader in Clean and Climate Resilient Industries

Climate change in Africa News - Mon, 2025-03-17 19:38
[Daily Trust] Bold climate plans can drive Nigeria's economic take-off, improving living standards, and delivering massive benefits for people, businesses, and the economy.

Nigeria: Tackling Climate Change, Heat Waves in Nigeria - Urgent Actions Needed

Climate change in Africa News - Mon, 2025-03-17 08:19
[Leadership] Climate change is the long-term shift in temperatures and weather patterns. These shifts can be natural due to changes in the sun's activity or significant volcanic eruptions (United Nations).

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