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Report showcases women-led solutions for building drought resilience

Women and girls are not only experiencing greater hardships but are also demonstrating remarkable leadership in the face of drought, finds the new report...

GWP seeks urgent action on water management amid severe global flooding, droughts, fires

The Global Water Partnership (GWP) has expressed deep concern over the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events worldwide, exacerbated by climate change...

Sudan, Chad hit by flooding, while Lesotho impacted by drought: UN

A UN spokesman on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, said flooding has affected Sudan and Chad, while drought has affected Lesotho, another African country. Stephane Dujarric,...

ARC Group makes $32m climate insurance payouts to assist drought affected Zimbabweans

The Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe has received an insurance payout of $16.8 million following its participation in the African Risk Capacity (ARC)...

World Environment Day: A call for commitment to address desertification, drought – NEST

In a message from the Nigerian Environmental Study/Action Team (NEST) Secretariat to commemorate the 2024 World Environment Day themed “Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought”,...

Zambian president seeks solution to southern Africa drought

Zambian President, Hakainde Hichilema, has called on southern African countries to use their resources to help countries affected by drought in the region. Hichilema made...

SADC leaders launch $5.5bn appeal for drought, flood relief

Southern African leaders launched a $5.5 billion humanitarian appeal on Saturday, May 18, 2024, to assist over 61 million people affected by drought and...

Drought in southern Africa mostly driven by El Niño, not climate change – Researchers

The severe drought in southern Africa in 2024 was driven primarily by El Niño, rather than human-caused climate change, according to rapid attribution analysis...

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100-year effort sees Egypt certified malaria-free by WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has certified Egypt as malaria-free, marking a significant public health milestone for a country...
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Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway: Regional planning crucial, says town planner

The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has called on the Federal Government to prioritise urban planning to ensure...

Lagos warns residents over impending heavy rainfall, flood

The Lagos State Government has raised an alarm of renewed threats of flash flood in the state following the...

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100-year effort sees Egypt certified malaria-free by WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has certified Egypt as...

Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway: Regional planning crucial, says town planner

The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has called...
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