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June 2026 was the world’s Second-Hottest June on Record, Copernicus Reveals

Peter Ngare July 10, 2026

June 2026 was the world's second-hottest June ever recorded, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service, with soaring land and ocean temperatures intensifying heatwaves, marine heat stress, and extreme weather.

Climate Change

Climate Change Linked to 1,300 Deaths in Europe’s Record-Breaking Heatwave

Correspondent June 30, 2026

A new scientific assessment has linked an estimated 1,300 deaths during Europe's record-breaking heatwave to human-induced climate change. Researchers warn that rising global temperatures are making extreme heat more frequent and deadly, with implications extending beyond Europe to vulnerable regions such as Africa, where communities face even greater risks from rising temperatures.

Climate Change

Extreme Heat Declared Major Public Health Threat as Cities Act

Pauline Ongaji April 7, 2026

Extreme heat is now officially recognised as a major public health threat, joining risks like air pollution and poor diets. As global temperatures rise, cities—especially in Africa—are stepping up efforts to protect vulnerable populations from growing heat-related illnesses and deaths.

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.

Climate Change

Kenya’s Drought Crisis Deepens as La Niña Lingers

Neville Ng'ambwa January 6, 2026

Kenya is currently grappling with the severe tail end of a persistent La Niña event, which has drastically suppressed expected rainfall across the nation. The resulting intensification of drought conditions is now posing a critical threat to millions of lives. An estimated 2.1 to 2.5 million people are projected to face acute food insecurity through early 2026.

Climate Change

Climate Crisis Fuels Record Internally Displaced Persons

Peter Ngare May 15, 2025

According to the report, the number of disaster-related displacements in sub-Saharan Africa has surged over the past decade, reaching 7.8 million in 2024. Consistent with previous years, floods were the primary catalyst for these displacements, accounting for 85 percent of the total.