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New WMO Report Predicts Hotter Years and Growing Climate Risks for Africa

Peter Ngare May 29, 2026

A new World Meteorological Organization report warns of rising temperatures and worsening climate extremes across Africa. Experts say urgent climate adaptation is needed as floods, droughts and food insecurity intensify.

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Global Climate Experts Warn East Africa to Prepare for Extreme El Niño Weather

Correspondent May 18, 2026

East Africa faces potential floods and landslides as a powerful El Niño looms. Scientists warn of severe weather disruptions, urging preparedness in Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Tanzania. The region's vulnerability to Pacific and Indian Ocean warming could lead to intense rainfall.

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Extreme Heat is Pushing Agrifood Systems to the Brink Worldwide, says FAO, WMO

Peter Ngare April 28, 2026

Extreme heat is rapidly emerging as one of the most severe threats to global food systems, with new findings from FAO and WMO warning that rising temperatures are already disrupting crops, livestock and fisheries, while placing over a billion people at risk and pushing agricultural systems toward a breaking point.

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El Niño Set to Hit Within Weeks, Says WMO

Peter Ngare April 24, 2026

The World Meteorological Organization warns that El Niño could begin between May and July, with a high likelihood of strengthening into a significant event. The climate phenomenon is expected to disrupt global weather patterns, bringing above-average rainfall to parts of East Africa, including Kenya, while increasing the risk of floods, disease outbreaks, and infrastructure strain.

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El Niño Threat Looms Over Kenya as Global Forecasts Point to Possible 2026 Return

Mwangi Ndirangu March 25, 2026

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