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[UN News] The UN chief on Thursday issued an urgent call to action to better protect billions around the world exposed to crippling effects of extreme heat, as global temperature rise continues unabated.

[UN News] A UN inter-agency humanitarian team has reached the area affected by deadly landslides in Ethiopia earlier this week and is supporting the response.

[UN News] UN agencies alongside humanitarian partners in Malawi have launched a Flash Appeal to help millions in the country stricken by drought that has decimated harvests and sent hunger levels soaring.

[IPS] Johannesburg, South Africa -- Heading into the traditional dry period of winter in southern Africa, there was significant consternation due to the drastically below average rainfall the region has been experiencing since January 2024.

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall in Decha District, Kafa Zone, on 25 July resulted in three fatalities and displaced 24 residents, according to the Kafa Zone Communication Office.

[Premium Times] Thirteen local government areas in the state will experience flash flooding between now and November, NEMA said.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Climate change has made extreme weather events like drought, higher temperatures, and heavy rainfall become common and severe in Kenya, the Kenya Meteorological Department has said.

[African Arguments] African Arguments spoke to Namibia's Industrialisation and Trade Minister about industrial strategy, unjust trade, and green hydrogen controversies.

[Leadership] Alaro City, a business-friendly free zone in Nigeria, has taken a monumental step by launching a state-of-the-art weather station in the region, now fully live and operational for residents and visitors alike. This innovative system utilises state-of-the-art technology to deliver real-time updates on weather conditions, forecasts, and alerts, ensuring the safety and preparedness of the residents within the community.

[Nile Post] Two children have lost their lives after being swept away by flash floods in Moroto District on Wednesday.

[Greenpeace] Greenpeace Africa hosted a side event on climate finance ahead of the celebration of AU ECOSOCC's 20th anniversary happening this week in Ghana. The theme for this discussion was "Addressing the polycrisis: The role of Financial reforms in fixing the climate and environmental crisis in Africa". This event has been the space to discuss relevant topics such as the link between the current climate and environmental crisis and the financial reforms that are needed by African countries to meet these

[Greenpeace] Johannesburg/ 24-07-2024 The South African President has just "signed into law the Climate Change Bill which sets out a national climate change response", says the official communique. This decision implies among other that the law will include the mitigation and adaptation actions, which will play a key role in regulating the country's contribution to the climate change response as it strengthen the country's ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and build climate resilience"

[This Day] The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama has enjoined capital market stakeholders, intermediaries, issuers, investors, and regulators to take advantage of the enormous resources and potential of sustainable finance to build a green climate resilient economy in Nigeria and create greater prosperity for investors and Nigerians.

[Daily Trust] It is no news that the northern parts of the country are challenged by desertification and drought, which have affected the environment and livelihood in the area as a result of poor or no harvest of farm produce.

[Daily Trust] The Development Bank of Nigeria Plc (DBN) has announced that it has received the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Accreditation and has thus become the first Direct Access Entity (DAE) and the only authorized Nigerian channel for accessing green financing from the GCF.

[RFI] Local residents were desperately searching for survivors on Wednesday after a landslide in a remote area of southern Ethiopia killed more than 200 people, the deadliest such disaster recorded in the Horn of Africa nation.

[Ethiopian Herald] The rescuing and rehabilitating efforts have been continued to save people affected by landslide occurred in Geze Gofa District of South Ethiopia State, Officials said.

[SAnews.gov.za] The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) has welcomed the signing of the Climate Change Bill by President Cyril Ramaphosa, into law.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Disaster Risk Management Commission revealed that the government of Ethiopia has been providing emergency support to victims of landslide occurred in Gofa Zone, Geze Gofa Woreda, Kencho Shacha Gozdi Kebele of Southern Ethiopia Region on Monday.

[DW] Scores of people have been killed after heavy rains in the remote south of Ethiopia. Authorities warned the death toll could continue to climb as bodies as well as survivors were pulled from the mud.