Year: 2024

The Namibian government has initiated the culling of more than 700 wild animals in response to the country’s worst drought in decades. The move, announced last week by the Environment Ministry, is aimed at easing pressure on grazing lands and water supplies, while also providing meat for programs supporting thousands of people suffering from food shortages due to the drought.

Africa's second-highest peak, Mount Kenya, is on the brink of losing its iconic glaciers within the next six years. A recent report from the Kenya Meteorological Department paints a stark picture of the future of the glaciers and the rivers they feed—vital water sources in Kenya.

Lilongwe has become the first African capital city to back the call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, and is one of two Malawian cities, alongside Mzuzu, that have now endorsed the proposal.

Kenya's scientists are delving into the mysteries of a powerful wind that shapes the climate across East Africa. Known as the Turkana Low-Level Jet (LLJ), this wind is more than just a meteorological curiosity—it's a driving force behind both flooding and droughts and plays a key role in powering Africa’s largest wind farm.

The world faces a significant challenge in meeting its 2030 renewable energy generation target. According to the latest statistics from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)