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UN Peacekeepers Brave Flooded Roads to Deliver Aid to Displaced Families in South Sudan

United Nations peacekeepers are navigating dangerous, flood-damaged roads in South Sudan's Western Equatoria State to reach thousands of people displaced by violence, as humanitarian needs continue to grow during the…

Africa News Now July 16, 2026

ANN West Africa

Nigeria Places 14 States on Flood Alert as Rainy Season Intensifies

Nigeria's Hydrological Services Agency has placed 14 states on flood alert, warning residents and authorities to prepare for possible moderate flooding as heavy rains continue across the country. The agency…

Africa News Now July 16, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Kenya Floods Kill Over 80 as Heavy Rains Displace Thousands

At least 81 people have died in Kenya this month following torrential rains and flash floods, as authorities warn that more heavy downpours are expected. The worst-affected region is Kisumu…

Africa News Now March 23, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Floods Force Evacuation of Tourists from Kenya’s Maasai Mara as Death Toll Rises

Severe flooding triggered by days of heavy rainfall has forced the evacuation of tourists and staff from the Maasai Mara National Reserve in southwestern Kenya, as authorities grapple with the…

Africa News Now March 9, 2026

ANN Northern Africa

Floods Displace Thousands in Northwest Morocco, Casting a Shadow Over Ramadan

Severe flooding between December 2025 and February 2026 has displaced thousands of people in northwestern Morocco, forcing families to observe Ramadan in emergency shelters as they await aid and reconstruction.…

Africa News Now February 23, 2026

ANN Northern Africa

Morocco Unveils $330m Recovery Plan After Floods Ravage Northern Farmlands

Morocco has announced a $330 million emergency recovery package to support communities hit by weeks of severe flooding across the country’s north, where key agricultural areas have suffered extensive damage.…

Africa News Now February 13, 2026

ANN Northern Africa

Severe Floods Force 150,000 from Homes in Northern Morocco

Tens of thousands of residents in northern Morocco have been displaced after heavy rains caused severe flooding, authorities said. Over 150,000 people have been evacuated in the past week, with…

Africa News Now February 9, 2026

ANN Northern Africa

Landslide in Sudan’s Darfur Kills 1,000 in New Tragedy

A catastrophic landslide has obliterated the village of Tarasin in Sudan’s Darfur region, killing an estimated 1,000 people in what is being described as one of the country’s deadliest natural…

Africa News Now September 2, 2025

ANN West Africa

Tinubu Orders Emergency Response as Niger Floods Kill 151, Displace Thousands

President Bola Tinubu has ordered urgent search and rescue operations after devastating floods in Niger State claimed at least 151 lives and displaced over 3,000 people. The president directed the…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025

ANN Southern Africa

Cyclone Jude Strikes Mozambique, Causing Severe Flooding and Damage Amidst Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis

Cyclone Jude struck Mozambique on Monday, bringing with it winds of up to 120 km per hour and heavy rainfall that led to widespread flooding and significant infrastructure damage. The…

Africa News Now March 11, 2025