Climate change in Africa News

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Pope Francis has expressed solidarity with Kenya as floods wreak havoc, claiming numerous lives.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Meteorological Department has warned that the heavy rains are likely to persist for the entire month of May, raising fears of more devastating effects in the coming days.

[The Conversation Africa] There is no doubt about it: the world is in the grips of a climate crisis. The headlines are full of reports about extreme weather events and the negative effects of the fossil fuel industry.

[African Arguments] Leaders called on donors to replenish the World Bank's grants and concessional loans arm with "at least $120 billion" for debt and climate.

[World Bank] Accra -- new World Bank report released today, calls for urgent action to strengthen the resilience of Ghana's health system against the adverse effects of climate change. The report, titled Climate and Health Vulnerability Assessment (CHVA) for Ghana, identifies gaps and risks to the country's health sector, while recommending policy actions and providing valuable insights into capacity to adapt to climate related shocks.

[ISS] ISS modelling shows that carbon taxing can have major benefits if all nations contribute based on their income status.

[UN News] Top UN officials called on Monday for swift action to combat the El Niño extreme weather events that are currently devastating southern Africa and other regions with flooding and drought.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Businessman Nazir Jinnah has called on the Government to move with speed and alleviate the suffering of Kenyans affected by the ongoing heavy rains.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has announced waiver on medical bills for victims of Mai Mahiu dam tragedy.

[DW] The disaster has also damaged infrastructure, including the destruction of roads, bridges and cancellation of school lessons across the country. Thousands have also been displaced due to rains in the country.

[Daily Trust] During the summer, it is very important for poultry producers to be mindful of the effects warmer temperatures can have on their flocks.

[Capital FM] Nakuru -- Ten bodies have been pulled out in ongoing search after the Mai Mahiu dam tragedy.

[Seychelles News Agency] Work is expected to begin this week on the natural disaster mitigation plans for Seychelles around the main island of Mahe following recommendations from experts from Switzerland on how to prevent rockslides, landslides and other such disasters.

[The Conversation Africa] Our addiction to plastics is trashing the planet, exacerbating global heating and threatening our very survival. Since 2022, the UN has been convening negotiations on a Plastics Treaty to address this crisis.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has urged members of the public to exercise cation and avoid risking their lives by driving through or walking in moving waters.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Nairobi County Government has waived statutory fees for renovations and repair of buildings due flood related destruction as a move to augment flood response.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority(TARDA) has urged residents to exercise vigilance following the overflowing of the Masinga dam due to heavy rains.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Red Cross - Nairobi has called out for food and nonfood contributions to the families affected by floods in different parts of the city.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has urged county governments to clear storm drains of material hindering the free flow of rainwater and receiving flowing water bodies.

[Nile Post] A successful COP29 hinges on reaching a new and ambitious climate finance agreement that satisfies the demands of developing countries.