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[The Conversation Africa] South Africa has experienced some extreme weather events in recent months. These have included floods and an uncommon tornado in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province, floods in the Eastern Cape and mid-latitude cyclones in the Western Cape. Kaitano Dube, a human geographer who has researched tourism, extreme weather and resilience to climatic threats, says these severe storms are set to disrupt tourism.

[IPS] Kenya's need for climate finance is great--the country has been battered by climate change-related disasters for years--but as this analysis shows, the arrangements remain opaque, leaving the affected communities vulnerable.

[This Day] The Nigeria Climate Innovation Center (NCIC) is advocating a shift towards a circular economy as a more viable alternative to the green taxation model proposed by the government for single-use plastics.

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[VOA] Harare, Zimbabwe -- The U.N. and the African Union are urging countries on the continent to invest in natural disaster insurance because conditions like droughts, cyclones, diseases and floods are becoming more frequent with climate change.

[Daily Maverick] The World Meteorological Organisation has verified that Tropical Cyclone Freddy, which moved more than 12,000km across the Indian Ocean in early 2023 for 36 days, is the longest-lasting tropical cyclone on record.

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- Four out of ten Tunisians, or 37%, say they are aware of the concept of climate change, according to the results of the latest survey by the pan-African research network Afrobarometer, presented in Tunis on Thursday.

[Nigeria Health Watch] For decades, Nigeria has struggled with recurring cholera outbreaks. More recently, climate change has exacerbated these outbreaks. This intersection is most pronounced in Nigeria's coastal cities, where the triple threat of rising sea levels, soaring temperatures, and unpredictable rainfalls has resulted in an increase in cholera cases.

[Leadership] Global leaders have set their sights on unlocking climate funding for Nigeria and other developing nations.

[Daily Trust] Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, said the Northeast part of Nigeria is grappling with challenges of climate-induced environmental degradation and other issues related to insurgency and terrorism, which have exacerbated food insecurity and strain their already stretched resources.

[Daily Trust] In 2018, the world's attention was drawn to an audacious climate change campaign by a concerned individual in Sweden. Undaunted in her desire for a safer world for the future, Gretha Thunberg began to push for stronger commitment towards climate-friendly actions from her country's leaders.

[This Day] International Energy Insurance (IEI) Plc, a subsidiary of Norrenberger Group, is adjusting its models of product offerings and risk management capabilities to respond to climate change.

[Vanguard] The Lagos State Government has apologised to residents and commuters over the flooding that occurred in the state during the week, saying it is nature taking its full course on the state.

[Nile Post] The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (COSASE) questioned officials from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) on Wednesday about recent videos showing floods at Entebbe International Airport.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Speakers of the parliaments of Angola and Zambia, Carolina Cerqueira and Nelly Mutti respectively, this Wednesday in Luanda exchanged information on strategies to mitigate and adapt to climate change, a phenomenon that severely threatens food and energetic security.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has officially launched its National Climate Change Response Plan Implementation Program in a ceremony attended by high-ranking government officials.

[New Dawn] Monrovia -- Environment activist Mr. Tundy Rodney Tarn has proposed setting up a special Environmental Court and requiring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to demonstrate political will.

[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia is putting forth its utmost effort to address climate change, mitigate the adverse consequences of climatic variability, and contribute its share to green growth and the green economy.

[Premium Times] Senate urges NiMet to make flooding predictions available

[Nile Post] Lake Victoria, a vital source of livelihood for millions, is facing an unprecedented crisis. Rising water levels have displaced communities, destroyed markets, and threatened the fish population, a crucial part of Uganda's economy.