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Ethiopia has experienced record poor rainfall during its June-to-September rainy season that could cause in exceptional drought conditions across nearly all rain-receiving areas, the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) has warned.
A total of 246 areas in Nairobi County of Kenya have been identified as potential hotspots to experience severe flooding during the October-December short rains seasons, the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority has warned.
Nigerian and Ethiopian youths have joined forces to tackle climate change, deforestation and soil degradation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Abuja through a collaborative tree-planting exercise tagged, “Plant Africa Fraternity.”
Across West Africa, a small plastic pouch can carry a contradiction. For millions of people, it signifies affordable drinking water when reliable taps are unavailable.
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck the coastal town of Alula in Somalia’s Bari region over the weekend, Puntland authorities said, adding that the tremor was not felt on land.
Rangelands cover more than half of the Earth’s land surface and generate between $21 trillion and $47 trillion in annual economic and environmental benefits, yet they remain severely underfunded globally.
Benin has officially unveiled its third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), a comprehensive climate framework spanning 2026 to 2035 designed to bolster economic resilience against escalating climate risks.
Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed has called for strict sanctions against polluters and demanded firmer action from state agencies tasked with safeguarding the country’s coastline and archaeological heritage.
South African Weather Service warns of very cold, wet conditions across parts of Eastern Cape, KwaZulu‑Natal and Free State provinces.
The Dangote Cement Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable business practices, environmental stewardship, and responsible growth across Africa, as the company continues to integrate sustainability into every aspect of its operations.