Climate change in Africa News

[WFP] Lusaka -- The World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$ 2 million from the Government of Japan to support 42,000 drought-affected people in Zambia to meet their essential food security and nutrition needs. With this contribution, WFP will procure essential food supplies, including maize and split peas, for distribution, over a period of six months, to vulnerable households in Gwembe, Siavonga and Sinazongwe districts of Southern province. The response will complement the Government of Zambia's

[UNDP] Pooling knowledge and expertise

[Dabanga] El Gedaref / El Golid / El Borgeig / Merowe / El F -- Floods since June have displaced over 172,000 people across 15 states in Sudan, according to the latest report from the United Nations International Organization for Migration's (IOM) Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM). Published yesterday, the report details 111 flood incidents between June and September that have severely damaged homes and infrastructure, forcing 172,520 individuals (34,504 families) to flee.

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[Leadership] Flood caused by days of rains has displaced 49,000 persons in Yobe State.

[Daily Trust] Flooding in Nigeria has become an annual catastrophe that wreaks havoc across the nation, displacing thousands, destroying properties and causing untold suffering. Each rainy season, the nation braces for the inevitable: swollen rivers, submerged homes and communities stranded by rising waters. But as we witness these disasters unfold year after year, we must confront a pressing question: Are these floods simply a manifestation of climate change, or are they the result of government failure to develop

[IFJ] This landmark event brought together leaders of journalist unions from 29 countries across Africa's five regions, reinforcing their critical roles as both media professionals and trade unionists in advancing climate justice and promoting Africa's just transition.

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Heavy rainfall in the Jikawo district of Ethiopia's Gambella region has caused the Baro River to overflow, displacing over 20,000 people, according to local authorities. Residents have reported significant damage to homes, crops, and plantations.

[Leadership] The recent floods in Nigeria, especially in the North East, have unveiled a harrowing chapter in the region's ongoing struggle with environmental and humanitarian crises. With countless lives lost and entire communities submerged, the flooding disaster underscores the urgent need for comprehensive disaster management and sustained support for affected populations.

[RFI] Mali has called on the international community for aid to deal with the fall-out of severe flooding which has hit the country in recent weeks. Over 40 people have died and thousands more are displaced. Neighbouring Niger is facing a similar situation with a death toll of over 270.

[allAfrica] Wild relatives of wheat, humanity's most widely grown crop, could provide a solution to adapting to the climate crisis.

[New Zimbabwe] INDIA has dispatched a consignment of 1 000 metric tonnes of rice to Zimbabwe, aimed at addressing the urgent food security needs of the drought-affected countries grappling with severe shortages.

[Daily Trust] The National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) has restated its commitment towards collaborating with the University of Maiduguri Consultancy Services to enhance the quality of work in ending climate change across the country.

[Vanguard] Abuja -- AS torrential rains continue to wreak havoc, Save the Children International, SCI, Friday, reported that the flood has displaced 950,000 people, mostly children in Nigeria, Mali and Niger Republic.

[Ethiopian Herald] Most people claim that Ethiopian seasons are very distinct from those in other parts of the world. Someone mentioned today, "the end of summer translating into fall into a specific feeling." I cannot get it out of my mind; it is exactly how I feel at the moment.

[Ethiopian Herald] The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the African Union Commission, jointly announced the continent Africa needs urgent and increased investment in climate adaptation and resilience.

[Ethiopian Herald] Climate change is an imminent threat of our planet at this time. It is creating profound shifts in our environment, affecting every aspect of our live. One of the most pressing consequences of this global phenomenon is its impacts on food security worldwide. Dozens of millions are at risk of hunger due to disruptions in the security of food and water caused by rising temperatures, changing patterns of precipitation, and an increase in the frequency of extreme weather events.

[Daily Trust] The Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency (JSEMA) has distributed drugs to people displaced by flood in the Bulangu community, Kafin Hausa LGA to combat the ongoing malaria outbreak.

[The Herald] Eseohe Arhebamen -- Persistent gender disparities in scientific research, particularly in climate change, result in a lack of essential perspectives and biased conclusions

[Daily Trust] At least 31 persons have been reported dead and 5,280 houses destroyed by flood across 21 local government areas of Kano State.