Residents living along the Athi River in Kenya are facing a dire water crisis. With no access to piped water or a sewage system, the situation is compounded by droughts, forcing residents to rely on expensive trucked-in water. The scarcity has pushed many to use unsafe water sources, like swamps, for daily needs like cleaning …
Heavy rainfall in northern Tanzania resulted in devastating landslides and floods, with the death toll rising to 68, confirmed by a regional official on Monday. The calamity occurred in the hillside town of Katesh, situated approximately 300 kilometers (185 miles) north of the capital, Dodoma, over the weekend. The torrential downpours caused significant destruction, washing …
Tanzania Landslides Claim 68 Lives, Death Toll Continues to Rise. Read More »
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2023 World Malaria Report revealed a concerning surge in malaria cases, marking an increase from 223 million to 249 million cases within three years. Various factors such as drug resistance, climate change, and humanitarian crises were attributed to this rise, which was exacerbated by the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 …
WHO Identifies Climate Change as Major Threat in Combating Malaria. Read More »
Kenya’s President, William Ruto, sounded an alarm at the COP28 summit in Dubai, highlighting a devastating shift in Eastern Africa’s climate. Ruto drew attention to the region’s rapid transition from severe drought, described as the worst in over four decades, to catastrophic flooding, resulting in over 200 fatalities and displacing tens of thousands across Kenya, …
The United Nations climate conference, known as COP28, commences in Dubai, UAE, for a two-week session, seeking global consensus on curbing temperature rise. However, concerns persist about the commitment of the oil-rich nation to address the climate crisis, a problem significantly fueled by fossil fuel dependency. Since the last conference in Egypt, global temperatures have …
COP28 Launches in Oil-Rich UAE, Exposes Climate Dialogue Contradictions. Read More »
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is set to take a prominent role in driving climate action at the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) by emphasizing the continent’s needs and advocating for robust commitments from wealthier nations. Under the leadership of President Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the AfDB plans to introduce and solidify numerous climate-focused initiatives …
Africa Calls for Emphasis on Climate Finance Ahead of COP 28 Summit. Read More »
A recent scientific study, published by the World Weather Attribution (WWA), has attributed the unprecedented October heatwave in Madagascar, the worst in 40 years, to human-induced climate change. The report by the WWA, a global network of scientists specializing in real-time analysis of extreme weather events, emphasized that the intensity of this phenomenon, particularly affecting …
The National Institute of Meteorology (INAM) of Mozambique warned, this Monday, of a heatwave that will affect, until Friday, three provinces in the south of the country with thermometers approaching 40 degrees Celsius. The alert issued in the early hours of today is valid until midnight on the 24th of this month and identifies as …
A significant week-long summit dedicated to addressing global plastic pollution wrapped up on Sunday at the United Nations Environment headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. With an impressive attendance of over 2,000 delegates, the discussions revolved around shaping a treaty aimed at combating the escalating issue of plastic pollution. Last year, a commitment from 175 countries was …
Global Delegates Unite in Nairobi Summit to Combat Plastic Pollution. Read More »
Johannesburg Battered by Destructive Hailstorm Causing Havoc Across the City A sudden and intense hailstorm swept through multiple areas of Johannesburg on Monday evening, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The hailstones, reported to be as large as golf balls, pounded several parts of the city, causing blockages on highways and wreaking havoc …
South Africa: Severe Hailstorm Ravages Johannesburg, Causing Destruction. Read More »