Africa Braces for El Niño as Drought and Flood Risks Threaten Food Security
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Africa Braces for El Niño as Drought and Flood Risks Threaten Food Security

Africa is bracing for worsening food-security pressures as a strengthening El Niño raises the risk of drought in Southern Africa and heavier-than-normal rainfall in East Africa. With more than 306 million Africans undernourished in 2024, experts are urging governments and farmers to strengthen water harvesting, soil conservation, flood protection and climate-resilient farming before the October–December rains.
Africa Captures Just 1.6% of Global Renewable Energy Growth
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Africa Captures Just 1.6% of Global Renewable Energy Growth

Africa added just 11.3 GW of renewable energy capacity in 2025, accounting for only 1.6% of the 692 GW added globally, despite the continent's vast solar, wind, geothermal and hydropower potential. High financing costs, limited access to affordable capital and inadequate transmission infrastructure continue to hold back Africa's clean energy transition.