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April 20, 2021 Paul Schaafsma Comments Off

Climate activists marked Africa Day by staging protests at Total’s petrol stations. The protests took place in Benin, Togo, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Egypt, Ghana and Nigeria. The #StopEACOP alliance campaign condemned the decision […]

Kenya: Disregard Claims That Floods in Kenya's Capital Have Swept Crocodiles and Venomous Snakes Into the Streets
[Africa Check] Disregard claims that floods in Kenya's capital have swept crocodiles and venomous snakes into the streets
Nigeria: Despite Flooded Streets, FCTA Says It Is Prepared
[Daily Trust] The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) says it is well prepared against flooding in the territory.
Nigeria: Flood - Federal Govt to Begin Clearing of Debris From Water Channels, Dams
[Leadership] Ahead of the impending flooding predicted in some states across the country in 2024, the federal government is set to commence the clearing of debris from water channels and dams.
Ghana: Gmet Forecasts Heavy Rains, Thunderstorm Till End of July
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMET) has forecast that Accra and other parts of the country will experience heavy rains, possibly from now till the end of July.
Uganda: Heavy Downpour Leaves Six Lwengo Villages Reeling
[Nile Post] Six villages in Lwengo district have been left reeling after heavy rains wreaked havoc on their gardens.
Kenya: Kenya Floods - As the Costs Add Up Pressure Mounts On a Country in Economic Crisis
[The Conversation Africa] There were early warnings that Kenya's long rain season - between March and May - was going to bring above-normal rainfall. The extreme intensity of the rain has resulted in devastating floods in many parts of the country. Forty of the country's 47 counties have been affected. More than 230 people have […]
Tanzania: Govt Acts Swiftly to Quell Impact of Cyclone Hidaya
[Daily News] Dodoma -- PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has informed the National Assembly that the tropical cyclone Hidaya that hit the coastal areas of the country last weekend, has claimed the lives of five people, leaving seven others injured and 7, 027 households with 18,862 people affected.
Sudan: Drought or Drowned - Sudanese Continue the Risky Journey to Libya, Europe
[Ayin English] With residents of El Fasher and its surrounding areas under siege, those who have the means are fleeing the area to make the perilous journey to Libya and beyond.
Rwanda: Rwanda Faces $7 Billion Funding Gap to Implement Climate Action Plan
[New Times] The government has identified a funding gap of $7.1 billion (Rwf 9 trillion) in order to meet its climate action targets under the Paris Agreement by 2030. The country plans to invest a total of $11.04 billion (Rwf 14 trillion) to reduce carbon emissions by 4.6 million tonnes, The New Times has learnt.
Somalia: UAE Extends Support to Families Affected By Severe Weather Conditions in Somalia
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has demonstrated its commitment to humanitarian aid by stepping up its support for families devastated by the recent severe weather conditions in Somalia.

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