Africa Youth Climate Assembly emphasises need for collaborative and immediate action in a declaration, reflects urgency echoed in international climate agreements
Children in 48 African countries at high risk of climate change impacts, says UNICEF report
WHO: Off-track progress in Africa could kill 70,000 cervical cancer patients
African nations endorse regional strategy to accelerate action against antimicrobial resistance
WHO: More investments needed in Africa to control, eliminate neglected tropical diseases
Around 400 million people in the region are still affected; 99 million in 26 countries at risk of not ...
After 3 years of drought, Greater Horn of Africa to get early, heavy rains, courtesy El Nino
The forecast is reason for both cheer and concern in the region
Over 50 African countries agree to work on minimising impact of mineral mining
Addis Ababa declaration signed by 54 nations; acknowledge green challenges of land degradation, desertification and drought
Droughts, declining cost of solar panels may hinder Africa’s hydropower expansion
Solar power can emerge as the favoured technology by most African countries in the long-term
Ahead of COP28, Africa meets to deliberate on integrating health into climate agenda
Leaders called for a unified African position on health in climate negotiations
Worst cholera outbreak since 2017 affecting children in Congo: UNICEF
DRC reported more cholera cases in the first seven months of 2023 than all of 2022
Robust raw material supply chain key to Africa’s growth: UNCTAD
African economies are hampered by supply chain hurdles, including poor logistics, low levels of technology, fragmented markets, limited capital ...
New economic model, collaborative effort needed to address environmental challenges in Africa: UNEP
Model must help Africa adapt to climate change while creating jobs for its people
Female genital mutilation leads to over 40,000 excess deaths in Africa annually: Research
The practice still remains legal in five of the 28 countries where it is most practiced namely Mali, Malawi, ...
Gabon announces $500 million debt-for-nature swap deal for marine conservation
This is the world’s second-largest deal signed under blue bond to refinance the country’s debt and conserve marine resources
Kenyan court stays President William Ruto’s directive lifting a ban on logging
Environment and Lands Court stops tree felling until a case filed by the Law Society of Kenya is heard ...
Green minerals race: Ghana approves policy to reap maximum benefits from mining projects
Seen as part of continental strategy driven by resource nationalism, move may affect Ewoyaa lithium project
30 sub-Saharan Africa countries among 38 that fail to provide basic electricity access
More than 60% of Africa’s population is facing acute energy poverty
These new sorghum varieties might help sub-Saharan Africa meet nutritional needs
Sorghum is a significant crop cultivated in sub-Saharan Africa, with 300 million people depending on it
Rhino poaching in South Africa: A slight decline in the first half of 2023, says environment ministry
But 143 rhinos were killed in KwaZulu-Natal in the first six months of this year, an increase from 133 ...
Health system in Africa functions at just 53% of expected performance: WHO
WHO highlighted Africa’s high burden of public health emergencies arising from epidemics, extreme weather events, humanitarian crises and other ...
Gene variant in people of African origin helps control HIV, says study
Between 4% and 13% of people of African origin could be carrying a particular variant that decreases the viral ...
Africa will see ‘tremendous rise’ in cooling demand if world breaches climate targets: Study
Raising investments for meeting increased energy demand for cooling will be a key challenge for many African countries
Kenya’s decision to lift 6-year ban on logging can be disastrous, say environmentalists
Illegal loggers and charcoal burners will take advantage of the directive to ruin forests, say experts
East African oil project will disrupt ecosystems, exacerbate global climate crisis: Report
The project will result in the permanent eviction of over 100,000 people in Tanzania and Uganda
African e-commerce platforms must address thriving illegal wildlife trade, urge international non-profits
Illegal trade in wild species undermines natural resources, threatens species with extinction, affects community livelihoods & can increase risks ...