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[New Times] The United States' withdrawal from the Paris Agreement marks a significant setback in global climate action, undermining years of progress toward addressing the impacts of climate change, according to Abias Maniragaba, a Rwandan environmental economics expert.

[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has called on the United States of America to take its commitments under international law seriously, and carefully consider the ramifications of its intended withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.

[The Herald] The persistent rains falling for most of this month to the delight of farmers are also increasing dangers for the unwary, with at least 21 people reported drowned in mineshafts, flooded rivers and other traps.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Republic of Angola, on Wednesday, in New York, United States of America (USA), signed the Agreement on the Conservation and Management of Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), thus becoming the 107th Member State of the United Nations to sign the document.

[The Herald] Ten people have been killed in rain- related incidents in the Midlands Province since the beginning of this month when the heavy falls started to be experienced, police have said.

[The Herald] As the effects of climate change worsen, Africa finds itself at the mercy of both global warming and an international community that has been slow to meet its climate finance commitments.

[New Times] Rainfall from March to May in 2025 is expected to be "slightly below" the levels observed in the same period in previous years, the Rwanda Meteorology Agency announced on January 22 during the National Climate Outlook Forum.

[Capital FM] Busia -- The government is committed to permanently ending perennial flooding in Budalang'i, Busia County, President William Ruto has said.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has assured that all staff of the defunct Kenya Water Towers Agency (KWTA) will be redeployed to the Ministry and its agencies based on their identified competencies.

[Nile Post] As the effects of climate change become more pronounced, central banks around the world are intensifying their efforts to integrate climate considerations into their monetary policy frameworks.

[Premium Times] Despite promises by the government over the past 20 years to improve farming in Nigeria, the country still struggles with food sustainability

[VOA] Johannesburg -- On inauguration day, U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders that set in motion the country's withdrawal from the Paris Climate Treaty as well as from the World Health Organization.

[This Day] Nigeria's former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), has said that Africa's climate change experience is a paradox.

[UN News] UN agencies responded on Tuesday to President Trump's executive orders ending US membership of the World Health Organization (WHO) and its adherence to the Paris Climate Agreement, highlighting the massive potential negative impact on public health and efforts to curb global warming.

[Premium Times] The Oxfam report says only 16 per cent of Nigeria's climate change projects included gender as a key objective and a mere 1 per cent prioritised gender equality as the main goal.

[Premium Times] The new President cited the inappropriate political influence of member states on the global body as the reason for the US withdrawal.

[The Herald] The heavy rains the country is receiving have severely impacted the operations of the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ), with several rail lines being washed out and significantly affecting cargo transportation.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Officer in Charge of IGAD's Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) Dr. Abdi Fidar, has stressed the importance of integrating climate services into national policies and sectoral strategies such as agriculture, water, energy, health, and disaster risk reduction.

[Vanguard] The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, (UNN), says Nigeria estimated over two billion dollars on carbon market activation programme by 2030.

[GroundUp] The city has better preventative measures but is far less resourced than Los Angeles