May 24
Kenya: City Hall Says Nairobi River Restoration Process on Track
Capital FM
The Nairobi river is set to receive a new look after a planned restoration to its former state in order to support ecosystem as well as provide recreational opportunities,… Read more »
Uganda: Two Fishermen Drown in River Nile
Nile Post
At least two fishermen drowned in the waters of the River Nile after the canoe they were sailing in capsized at Nidirindiri landing site, Palorinya sub-county in Obongi district. Read more »
South Africa: A Spell of Spots Scattered Around the Karoo Veld [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Our visit to a family farm just south of Gariep Dam happened when a truly Biblical drought had begun to bite deep. But despite it, life seemed unaccountably cheerful out here at… Read more »
May 23
South Africa: Water Dept Intervenes in Hammanskraal Cholera Outbreak, Govt Says
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has assured the public that it is working on an integrated model to respond to the current cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal, north of… Read more »
Tanzania: Dar, Djibouti Ports Beat Mombasa in New World Bank Ranking
Daily News
THE Dar es Salaam Port has climbed up by 49 places in the World Bank's latest ranking on the most efficient ports globally. Read more »
South Africa: 'Plant a Tree for My Birthday'
Scrolla
Thabelo "Tbos" Makwarela celebrated his 33rd birthday by encouraging his family and friends to forget traditional gifts and money transfers. Read more »
Africa: Arab League Interference in Africa's Development On Ethiopian Dam Project Is Unacceptable [opinion]
Nile Post
Scanning through the proposals and resolutions on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), by the Arab League summit during its Friday meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, leaves… Read more »
Southern Africa: South African President Turns Sod in Lesotho Water Project
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) as a project that has not only made history, but has brought hope to the citizens of both Lesotho… Read more »
Tanzania: CSOs Launch Awards to Encourage Efforts On Addressing Climate Change
Daily News
CIVIL Society Organisations (CSOs) have launched awards to recognize stakeholders' contribution to the climate change mitigation efforts. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Cholera Outbreak - What You Can Do to Ensure Your Water Is Safe [analysis]
Daily Maverick
As health authorities scramble to combat the cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal that has claimed 15 lives and infected dozens more, it's vital that communities ensure their water is… Read more »
South Africa: Casualties Pile Up in Devastating Rare Succulent Poaching Spree [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Overwhelmed by the sheer number of bleeding soldiers at the Battle of Metz in 1793, a French military surgeon was forced to develop a rapid classification system to determine which… Read more »
Africa: The Lead-Free Water Pledge - Steps Towards a Future of Lead-Free Drinking Water [opinion]
IPS
By Ahmed Rachid El-Khattabi and Aaron Salzburg Read more »
Africa: Governments Are Changing Fisheries Management for the Better, but More Action Is Still Needed [opinion]
IPS
Global fisheries are worth more than US$140 billion each year, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. But this hefty sum does not capture… Read more »
Ghana: Include Tree Planting Clause in Road Construction Contracts ·green Republic Project Convener
Ghanaian Times
The Ministry of Roads and Highways, has been urged to develop a policy where contracts awarded to road contractors will include a clause that will make them responsible for the… Read more »
Ghana: Planting Trees Along Roads Good Idea
Ghanaian Times
The Founder and Convener of the Green Republic Project, Mr Nana Yaw Osei-Darkwa, has called on the Ministry of Roads and Highways to develop a policy that will make it obligatory… Read more »
Africa: Africa Needs $2.7trn to Tackle Climate Change Crisis By 2030 - Akinwumi Adesina
Vanguard
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina says Africa will need about $2.7 trillion by 2030 to finance climate change. Read more »
Africa: Remember Amid the Headlines - There's No Such Thing As a 'Natural' Disaster [analysis]
African Arguments
Poor countries aren't disproportionately vulnerable to climate change because of geography or bad luck. Read more »
Africa: COP28 President-Designate Calls for Major Boost to Public and Private Climate Finance for African Nations [press release]
allAfrica
In an address today to the African Development Bank Annual Meeting, the COP28 President-Designate, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, called for a major boost to public and private… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Celebrates International Day for Biodiversity By Planting Trees in Mabira Forest
Nile Post
Uganda, known for its stunning natural beauty and rich Biodiversity, joined the world in commemorating the International Day for Biodiversity with a tree-planting event in Mabira… Read more »
Tanzania: Sustainable Blue Economy Requires Collective Efforts - Mwinyi
Daily News
ZANZIBAR President Hussein Mwinyi has said that the path towards a sustainable blue economy largely depends on the collective efforts from all partners to ensure coastal and marine… Read more »
South Africa: Amathole Villagers Drink From the River While New Contractor for Water Project Appointed
GroundUp
Municipality takes over drinking water project meant to have been completed last year Read more »
Nigeria: As Nigeria Inaugurates Significant Oil Refinery, African Parliamentarians Discuss Climate Change Concerns
Premium Times
According to the WHO African Region, climate change is expected to cause approximately 250,000 additional deaths per year between 2030 and 2050. Read more »
May 22
Mozambique: World Bank Disburses U.S.$150 Million Dollars for Post-Cyclone Repairs
AIM
The World Bank has disbursed 150 million dollars for rebuilding in the Mozambican regions hit by Cyclone Freddy in March. Read more »
Africa: Extreme Weather Caused Two Million Deaths Over Last 50 Years - World Meteorological Organisation
UN News
Over two million deaths and $4.3 trillion in economic losses; that's the impact of a half-century of extreme weather events turbo-charged by man-made global warming, the World… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Locals Resort to Using Shovels and Buckets to Empty Excreta From Blocked Toilets
New Zimbabwe
Residents of Mbare's New Lines and Annex Flats have resorted to using buckets and shovels to get rid of human waste from their blocked toilets as living conditions continue to… Read more »