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White Rhinos Return to Kidepo After 40-Year Absence

Neville Ng'ambwa April 10, 2026

Uganda celebrates a historic conservation victory as white rhinos return to Kidepo Valley National Park after a 43-year absence, marking a new era for the nation's "Big Five" wildlife heritage.

Tech & Energy

Africa Missing Out on Clean Energy Boom

Peter Ngare April 10, 2026

As the world hits record renewable energy growth, Africa remains on the margins—held back not by lack of resources, but by financing barriers, weak grids, and policy gaps that risk widening global inequality.

Climate Change

Africa Launches First Climate–Health Desk to Turn Weather Data into Disease Warnings

Pauline Ongaji March 17, 2026

Africa has launched its first Climate–Health Desk to turn weather data into early warnings for disease outbreaks, marking a major step in linking climate science with public health across the continent.

Food Systems

IGAD Warns of Rising Food Insecurity in the Horn of Africa

Correspondent January 28, 2026

Food insecurity across the Horn of Africa is worsening as climate change intensifies droughts, floods and heat stress. IGAD warns that erratic rainfall and rising temperatures are eroding food production and livelihoods, pushing millions deeper into hunger.

Conservation

Africa’s Forests Now Emitting More Carbon Than They Absorb

Peter Ngare January 23, 2026

Africa’s forests, once a major carbon sink, are now releasing more carbon than they store. New satellite-based research shows massive biomass losses driven by deforestation and degradation. The shift poses a serious threat to global climate targets under the Paris Agreement.