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Cyclone Gezani Kills 38 in Madagascar as Toamasina Left in Ruins, Mozambique on Alert

Drone footage released by National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNRGC) shows widespread destruction in Toamasina, after powerful Cyclone Gezani made landfall on Tuesday. Authorities say at least 38…

Africa News Now February 13, 2026

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Deadly Floods Kill Dozens in Morocco’s Coastal City of Safi

At least 37 people have been killed after torrential rains triggered severe flooding in the Moroccan coastal city of Safi, the Interior Ministry said on Monday, marking one of the…

Africa News Now December 15, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

World Leaders Gather in Nairobi for UNEA-7 to Tackle Global Environmental Crisis

Delegates from over 170 countries have convened in Nairobi, Kenya, for the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), amid mounting global environmental crises. The assembly, running from…

Africa News Now December 12, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Ethiopia Wins Bid to Host 2027 Climate Summit, Highlighting Africa’s Role in Climate Action

Ethiopia has been selected as the host country for the 2027 United Nations climate summit (COP32), narrowly edging out Nigeria, the African nation that had initially been in contention. The…

Africa News Now November 12, 2025

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Africa Adopts Water Policy Vision 2063 to Tackle Scarcity and Boost Development

Africa has formally adopted the African Water Policy Vision 2063, a landmark framework aimed at reshaping how the continent manages its most critical resource. The blueprint, endorsed during the 14th…

Africa News Now October 1, 2025

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ECOWAS Forum Charts Bold Energy Future with Focus on Green Hydrogen and Clean Mobility

The 10th ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF 2025) wrapped up in Banjul with a strong call for greater regional cooperation to fast-track universal access to affordable and sustainable energy across…

Africa News Now September 22, 2025

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Morocco’s Argan Oil Boom Threatens Forests, Despite Women’s Livelihood Gains

Morocco’s lucrative argan oil industry—often dubbed “liquid gold”—is putting unsustainable pressure on the country’s shrinking argan forests, even as it creates vital jobs for rural women. Once spanning more than…

Africa News Now July 29, 2025

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AU Urges Better Climate Data Access to Bolster Africa’s Disaster Readiness

The African Union (AU) has called on member states to urgently improve access to global climate data, citing its vital role in enhancing early warning systems, disaster preparedness, and climate…

Africa News Now June 25, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Ugandan Earthen Floors Cut Construction Costs, Improve Health, and Fight Climate Change

A low-cost, eco-friendly flooring alternative is transforming housing in Uganda by reducing construction expenses, improving health, and lowering carbon emissions. Developed by Earth Enable, a social enterprise launched in 2017,…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

ANN West Africa

Over 200 Dead, 500 Missing as Nigeria’s Worst Flood in Decades Devastates Mokwa

More than 200 people have been confirmed dead and at least 500 remain missing following catastrophic floods that swept through Mokwa, a town in Niger State, central Nigeria, on Thursday,…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

ANN West Africa

Drying Rivers and Fading Harvests: Nigerian Farmers Struggle Against Climate-Driven Water Crisis

As rivers dry up and groundwater becomes harder to access, Nigerian farmers are facing unprecedented challenges to keep their crops alive—threatening food security in Africa’s most populous nation. The worsening…

Africa News Now May 12, 2025