Climate change in Africa News

[The Conversation Africa] These holidays, planet Earth looks likely to be hotter than ever before. Research found that in 2024, global temperatures temporarily rose 1.5°C higher than the average from 1850 to 1900 - a pre-industrial time when the first global temperatures were recorded.

[VOA] Blantyre, Malawi -- Malawi is on high alert for the impact of Tropical Cyclone Chido, as meteorological experts said Friday the cyclone will bring heavy rain and flooding to the country's south.

[The Herald] Tropical Cyclone Chido is expected to make landfall in the country today, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has said.

[UN News] Central African nations continue to grapple with multidimensional crises, including security threats, extreme weather events and geopolitical tensions, a senior UN official said on Friday, calling for renewed solidarity with nations in the region.

[The Conversation Africa] Three-quarters of Earth's land has become drier since 1990.

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Tropical Cyclone Chido is affecting multiple countries in Southern Africa, potentially impacting approximately 2.5 million people across Mozambique, Malawi, and the Comoros. The cyclone already hit Mayotte with extreme wind conditions and is expected to make landfall in northern Mozambique on December 15.

[The Herald] Zimbabwe is ramping up measures to mitigate the potential impacts of Tropical Cyclone Chido, currently positioned northeast of Madagascar.

[AIM] Maputo -- Tropical cyclone Chido is heading for the coast of the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado and could make landfall on Sunday.

[This Day] Abuja -- The European Union (EU) said yesterday that it has extended assistance to over 350 local government councils across sub-Saharan Africa to mitigate the impact of climate change.

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[The Patriot] Houses that were destroyed by a hailstorm that ravaged the city of Francistown last week will be rebuilt through government assistance of approximately P500 000, the Minister for State President, Moeti Mohwasa has announced.

[Nyasa Times] The National Water Resources Authority (NWRA) has advised people living in flood-prone areas to relocate to higher ground ahead of the 2024-2025 rainy season.

[The Herald] Tropical cyclone Chido, which is still to the north-east of Madagascar, has intensified over the past 24 hours and might affect Zimbabwe.

[Global Witness] Home to a staggering array of biodiversity like forest elephants, chimpanzees, bonobos, and lowland and mountain gorillas, the Congo Basin's importance for both climate and biodiversity cannot be overstated

[Global Witness] Bot-like accounts have spread conspiracy theories about climate cults and a global elite, amplifying disinformation on social media

[African Arguments] In disputes with misbehaving companies, communities have successfully turned to environmental litigation. But there are limitations.

[This Day] The Managing Director of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Limited, Mr. Philip Mshelbila has disclosed that the energy sector in Africa needs over $200 billion investments annually to meet its energy and climate goals.

[The Herald] Precious Manomano -- The Southern African Development Community Humanitarian and Emergency Operations Centre (SHOC) has issued a warning regarding Tropical Cyclone Chido, which has formed over the south-western Indian Ocean, approximately 1 332 kilometres off the coast of Madagascar.

[Independent (Kampala)] Analysis -- The fact that remittances -the money sent home by migrant workers- is often a lifeline for millions of those left behind has been known for a long time. Now, however, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) says it has found that the same funds are now being used for another great cause: to mitigate the devastating impacts of climate change on the millions left behind.