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Africa: Lake Chad Basin – Repeated Flooding Weakens an Already Stricken Region
[ISS] Better water retention infrastructure would enable communities to withstand the region’s many security and developmental challenges.
South Africa: South Africa’s Coal Mines Are Leaking Methane – and No One Knows How Much
[The Conversation Africa] Methane is a potent greenhouse gas. It is released from natural sources (like wetlands) and human activities (coal mining, and oil and gas production). It is also emitted by agriculture (especially livestock and rice paddies),…
Ethiopia: Ethiopia’s Finance Minister Calls for Enhanced Support for Countries Facing Debt, Climate Risks
[ENA] Addis Ababa — Ethiopia’s Finance Minister Ahmed Shide reiterated the need for a more responsive and inclusive global financial architecture that effectively addresses the priorities of developing and climate-vulnerable nations.
Africa: Groundbreaking Report Reveals Powerful Link Between Poverty and the Climate Crisis
[UN News] Nearly 80 per cent of the world’s poor – 887 million people – live in regions that are exposed to extreme heat, flooding and other climate hazards, highlighting the urgent need for global action to address the issue.
South Africa: Indigenous Knowledge Systems Can Be Useful Tools in the G20’s Climate Change Kit
[The Conversation Africa] Indigenous knowledge systems are bodies of knowledge that were developed and used by local communities for centuries. They shape how people understand their environment, solve problems, and live sustainably. Bennet Siyabonga M…
Africa: IFC Mulls $6m Investment in Catalyst Fund Africa Climate-Tech Vehicle
[Daba Finance] TLDR
Rwanda: Ishimwe, Manishimwe Eliminated, Rain Interrupts Rwamucyo’s Debut M25 Match
[New Times] Rains in Kigali got the majority of Tuesday’s Rwanda Open M25 first round matches at RP-Kicukiro Ecology Tennis Club either suspended or postponed as the weather conditions turned out unfriendly for players to play nor for umpires to offici…
Rwanda: Govt Moves to Shield Economy From Climate Shocks
[New Times] The government has introduced a new disaster risk financing strategy to strengthen its ability to respond to climate-related shocks that have cost the economy an estimated 1.75 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) annually since 2013.
Africa: African Countries Gear Up for Major Push On Climate Innovation, Climate Financing and Climate Change Laws
[The Conversation Africa] The Second Africa Climate Summit, held in Ethiopia in September 2025, drew more than 25,000 people – from presidents and ministers to farmers, activists, business leaders and students. They came to talk about how Africa can so…
Africa: African Countries Gear Up for Major Push On Climate Innovation, Climate Financing and Climate Change Laws
[The Conversation Africa] The Second Africa Climate Summit, held in Ethiopia in September 2025, drew more than 25,000 people – from presidents and ministers to farmers, activists, business leaders and students. They came to talk about how Africa can so…