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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.
New UN University-linked report says the world has moved beyond periodic water shortages into a deeper and more persistent state of “water bankruptcy”.
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to advancing maritime decarbonisation, promoting green shipping practices, and strengthening marine environmental protection in line with global efforts to build a sustainable maritime industry.
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has begun translocation of endangered Nubian giraffes from Murchison Falls National Park to Ajai Wildlife Reserve, aiming to restore the species to its historic range, protect them from local industrial pressures like oil drilling, and boost local tourism, APA can report on Friday.