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Climate, environmental change, sustainability, energy and their impact on Africa.

El nino is here with us: Kenya meteorological department warns
Climate Change

El nino is here with us: Kenya meteorological department warns

According to KMD, El Niño conditions are already present globally, contributing to recent unusual temperature swings an...

By Peter Kaindigo 2 weeks ago
Africa’s Next Climate Shock: What a Super El Niño Could Mean for Food, Jobs and Prices
Climate Change

Africa’s Next Climate Shock: What a Super El Niño Could Mean for Food, Jobs and Prices

A powerful El Niño is developing in the Pacific and could become one of the strongest on record. For Africa, the warnin...

By Rodah Muchembi 4 weeks ago
Warmer Week Ahead as Temperatures Set to Rise Across South Africa
Climate Change

Warmer Week Ahead as Temperatures Set to Rise Across South Africa

South Africans can expect a significant shift in weather patterns this week as a dominant high-pressure system brings an...

By James A. Abi 1 month ago
The Great Green Wall: Africa’s Race to Restore the Sahel
Green Economy

The Great Green Wall: Africa’s Race to Restore the Sahel

Across the southern edge of the Sahara, Africa is attempting one of the most ambitious environmental restoration project...

By Wambua Kiseli 1 month ago
Africa's Renewable Energy Surge: From Mega Projects to Manufacturing Ambitions
Renewable Energy

Africa's Renewable Energy Surge: From Mega Projects to Manufacturing Ambitions

Sub-Saharan Africa's renewable energy sector is entering a period of rapid expansion, with record-breaking utility-scale...

By James A. Abi 1 month ago
Climate Change Set to Redraw Africa's Malaria Map
Climate Change

Climate Change Set to Redraw Africa's Malaria Map

Climate change is set to fundamentally redraw the malaria map across Africa, with new research showing that rising tempe...

By James A. Abi 1 month ago
AU Warns of Super El Niño Threat, Calls for Urgent Preparedness
Climate Change

AU Warns of Super El Niño Threat, Calls for Urgent Preparedness

The African Union has issued an urgent warning that a "Super El Niño" event with a 90 percent probability is expected t...

By James A. Abi 2 months ago