Africa’s Great Green Wall, an ambitious project to restore degraded land across the Sahel region, faces a funding shortfall and is unlikely to meet its 2030 completion goal, prompting calls for renewed international support to address desertification.
Climate Change
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Kenya is facing a dual crisis of catastrophic flooding and widespread forced evictions, exacerbating the plight of vulnerable communities already reeling from the impacts of climate change and economic hardship.…
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Kenya is facing a devastating flood situation after heavy rains caused mudslides and flash floods across the country. At least 48 people have died in central Kenya, with dozens more missing. Over 169 people have been killed nationwide and 190,000 displaced from their homes. President Ruto has urged residents in landslide-prone areas to evacuate and deployed the military to assist search and rescue efforts.
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BAMAKO, Mali — A blistering heatwave engulfing Mali has sparked concerns among experts, who warn that such extreme weather events are likely to become more frequent and intense due to…
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In an unprecedented move, schools across South Sudan have been forced to close their doors as the nation grapples with an intense heat wave. The scorching temperatures have rendered learning…
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Namibia has declared a state of national disaster over the severe drought and power shortage that have affected the country, its president said on Sunday. The declaration will allow the…
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Switzerland has announced a major financial commitment to support Ghana’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. The European country will provide up…
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The world is witnessing a rapid shift to electric vehicles (EVs) that is reducing the consumption of oil and gas and helping to fight climate change. EVs are becoming more…
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Torrential rains and devastating floods linked to El Niño have uprooted lives across Somalia, Kenya, and Ethiopia, signaling a climate emergency in the Horn of Africa.
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Nairobi, Kenya – In a recent report, the World Bank has issued a stark warning to Kenya, stating that the country could face a substantial economic setback if it does…