Sahel Gets $14.6m AfDB Boost for Climate and Food Security

Sahel Gets $14.6m AfDB Boost for Climate and Food Security

The African Development Fund has approved a $14.64 million grant to expand a major food security and climate resilience programme in the Sahel. The funding will scale climate-smart villages, strengthen regional seed systems, and support vulnerable communities facing worsening climate shocks. Women and youth will receive targeted support as the initiative boosts agricultural resilience across the region.
Nairobi’s Air Pollution Crisis

Nairobi’s Air Pollution Crisis

Nairobi is facing a severe air pollution crisis, linked to thousands of premature deaths, especially in low-income areas. Learn about the primary pollution sources and the city's new initiatives, including a 50-sensor monitoring network and the 2025-2029 Air Quality Action Plan, to combat this environmental injustice.