Climate change in Africa News

[The Point] The Local Elected Women's Network of Africa (Refala) Gambia Chapter, renowned for its commitment to championing women's empowerment in the country and leading massive advocacy for women's participation in politics, has made a major breakthrough as it secured nearly 10 million dalasis grant from Bloomberg for Youth Climate Action

[Radio Dalsan] The Minister of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of the Federal Government of Somalia, General Bashiir Mohamed Jamaa, held an important meeting on Wednesday with Al-Khidir Daloum, the Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) in Somalia.

[Vanguard] Abuja -- In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable development, Netzence Sustainability Limited has launched a comprehensive training program for staff members of the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) and the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC).

[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -- Ethiopia, in discussions with its international development partners, has urged increased financial contributions to support national environmental conservation initiatives that meet internationally agreed-upon standards.

[Namibian] Drought relief production at Tsumeb has been delayed by frequent power outages at the town since November.

[GroundUp] Homes damaged across Msinga and Abaqulusi municipalities

[The Herald] THE next named tropical storm of the present south-west Indian Ocean season, Tropical Storm Faida, has made landfall in northern Madagascar and the Meteorological Services Department is monitoring its progress.

[Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds] On 31 January 2025, BirdLife South Africa and the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB), represented by the Biodiversity Law Centre, filed their heads of argument in the landmark litigation against the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment to protect African Penguins.

[The Conversation Africa] Nature-based solutions use nature to solve environmental problems caused by humans, such as global climate change. But not every ecological project counts as a nature-based solution. Some projects only bring about a slight improvement to the environment, while others even cover up environmental damage. Cornelius Okello and Timothy A. Downing research climate change adaptation and development. They discussed their latest research into nature-based solutions with The Conversation Africa.

[African Arguments] If done justly and equitably, a shipping levy - to be finalised in April - could provide a lifeline for urgent climate action.

[This Day] Abuja -- Lawmakers and environmentalists from the Republic of Liberia have sought collaboration with Nigeria on measures to combat effects of climate change, which is currently ravaging many countries of the world.

[GroundUp] Landlord battles with inconsistent payments from eThekwini Municipality

[New Era] Namibia is still grappling with a funding shortfall of about N$600 million to fully and timeously aid more than 1.26 million drought-stricken citizens from a looming hunger crisis, Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa recently shared.

[FrontPageAfrica] Gbarnga -- In the wake of a destructive storm that swept through Gbarnga on January 24, Senator Prince K. Moye of Bong County has provided vital assistance to 50 storm victims.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto on Monday held a telephone conversation with His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom, during which they discussed the ties between Kenya and the UK, climate conservation, and regional security.

[IPS] CIVICUS discusses activism against oil auctions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with François Kamate, founder and coordinator of the young environmental volunteer movement Extinction Rebellion Rutshuru.

[The Herald] The recent heavy rains have led to a gradual rise in water levels in Lake Kariba with flows in the lower and upper catchment of the Zambezi River expected to improve around Mid-February.

[SADC] The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) convened the 30th Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-30) in Antananarivo, Madagascar, from 28th to 30th January 2025. The forum focused on seasonal forecasting and climate outlook. The primary objective of the forum was to address the climate crisis through collaborative efforts and innovative approaches, reaffirming the region's commitment to fostering a safer and more climate-resilient environment. The event also aimed to improve the

[Nile Post] Uganda, a country heavily reliant on agriculture, is feeling the undeniable effects of climate change.

[SciDev.Net] Kampala -- Air quality monitors powered by artificial intelligence (AI) are being deployed in Uganda's capital city in efforts to drive down pollution-related illnesses, especially among vulnerable populations.