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[Nile Post] The prolonged dry spell sweeping across the country has deepened the water crisis in several communities in Tororo District, leaving residents walking long distances in search of clean and safe water.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Programme to Combat the Effects of Drought in Southern Angola (PCESSA), which covers the provinces of Cunene, Huíla and Namibe, has a budget of USD 4.2 billion, Minister of Energy and Water João Baptista Borges reiterated in Luanda on Tuesday.

[Namibian] Namibia's health system could come under increased pressure if El Niño triggers drought, extreme temperatures and worsening water and food insecurity.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya and Japan are seeking to deepen cooperation in clean and sustainable energy as the two countries strengthen their partnership on climate action, trade and investment.

[Nile Post] Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has urged residents of Lyantonde District to prepare for expected El Niño rains, warning that the increased rainfall could cause flooding in the drought-prone district.

[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Farmers and rural businesses in East Africa are set to access a Sh25.9 billion climate finance fund aimed at helping them invest in measures to cope with the effects of climate change.

[Premium Times] Without stronger intervention, the report warned that the proportion of the global population exposed to the most dangerous PM2.5 concentrations could rise from 27 per cent in 2025 to 34 per cent by 2050.

[ENA] In the week ranging from August 28 to September 5, 2026, the world experienced overlapping security, economic, environmental, and humanitarian challenges, with developments across Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas demonstrating the increasingly interconnected nature of global affairs. Conflicts continued to affect energy markets and diplomatic relations, while economic pressures, climate risks, humanitarian emergencies, and technological competition crossed regional boundaries. At

[Daily Maverick] Following a strong harvest, South African farmers prepare for a challenging summer grain season, with rising El Niño conditions threatening severe late-season drought and heatwaves.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Every US$1 invested in tackling climate change and air pollution together could generate about US$15 in economic benefits, a new United Nations assessment has found, strengthening the case for governments and investors to treat environmental action as an economic investment rather than a cost.

[ISS] A looming super El Niño makes Africa's leap from fossil fuels to a renewables-dominated energy mix urgent.

[Shabelle] Beledweyne, Somalia -- Senior officials from Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) have stepped up public awareness efforts in and around Beledweyne, warning residents to prepare for possible flooding and other risks linked to the forecast El Nino conditions.

[The Conversation Africa] African countries have committed themselves to cutting greenhouse gas emissions and protecting their people from the worsening effects of climate change. These commitments form part of the Paris Agreement, an international climate treaty adopted in 2015 in which countries agreed to take steps to limit global warming.

[Dabanga] Sudan's pastoralists and smallholder farmers are facing mounting pressure from climate change, while displaced families in South Kordofan continue to struggle with access to water and healthcare, according to initiatives highlighted by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).

[IPS] Nairobi, Kenya -- Across the Kenya-Tanzania rangelands, communities have long understood a reality that the global community is increasingly recognising: healthy rangelands support livelihoods, wildlife, water resources and local economies. They are among Africa's most important natural assets and a foundation for resilience in a changing climate.

[Nyasa Times] The UK has committed approximately $3 million (about K5.3 billion) to support Malawi's response and preparedness for a forecast severe El Niño event during the 2026/27 rainfall season.

[GroundUp] Activists gathered at the Philippi Horticultural Area to discuss water and food security

[The Conversation Africa] Delegates from 196 nations plus EU officials have met in Mongolia to discuss how best to tackle drought and desertification.

[Nile Post] The Justice Forum (JEEMA) has called on the Government to introduce emergency measures to protect crops and livestock as a severe dry spell causes crops to wither and livestock to die in parts of Uganda.

[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says cold to very cold, wet, and windy conditions can be expected in places over the Namakwa District of the Northern Cape and the interior of the Western Cape on Friday.