El Niño Threat Grows as Forecast Odds Jump to 82%
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El Niño Threat Grows as Forecast Odds Jump to 82%

The probability of an El Niño event developing has surged to 82%, according to NOAA, with forecasts suggesting it could persist into early 2027. Scientists warn that a strong El Niño could intensify global climate impacts, bringing droughts, floods, heatwaves, and agricultural disruptions across many regions, including Africa.
Africa’s Green Mineral Boom Fuels Hidden Deforestation Crisis
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Africa’s Green Mineral Boom Fuels Hidden Deforestation Crisis

Africa’s growing role in supplying critical minerals for the global clean energy transition is coming at a significant environmental cost. A new study reveals that mining activities linked to cobalt, copper, lithium, and other green minerals are accelerating deforestation across some of the continent’s most ecologically important forests, raising concerns about the true sustainability of the global green transition.
Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 Risks Derailing Green Transition, Industry Players Warn
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Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 Risks Derailing Green Transition, Industry Players Warn

Kenya’s Finance Bill 2026 proposes a 16% VAT on electric vehicles and batteries, threatening to derail the nation’s green transition. Experts warn the move undermines climate goals by making clean transport more expensive than fossil fuel alternatives. The tax shift signals a policy contradiction that could stall investor confidence in Kenya's fast-growing e-mobility sector.