Tag: Climate
Climate is the cornerstone of our environmental reporting, dedicated to documenting the shifting ecological landscape across the African continent and the world. In this section, we move beyond daily weather reports to provide deep-dive analysis on the long-term patterns shaping our future—from the strengthening of El Niño cycles affecting East African agriculture to the advancing green energy transition in Southern Africa.
As an independent African news house, our Climate tag prioritizes “lived experience” and local solutions. We cover the intersection of global policy (such as COP summits and climate finance) and local impact, focusing on how environmental shifts influence food security, economic stability, and public health within our communities. Whether it is tracking the $1.42$°C global warming threshold or showcasing grassroots conservation efforts in Swahili and English, this category serves as the definitive record of Africa’s journey through the global climate crisis.
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Tinubu Passes Executive Order to Direct Oil and Gas Revenues into Federation Account
In a move that’s got the local governors talking, President Tinubu signed an order today directing all oil and gas revenues to be paid directly into the Federation Account. This is expected to unlock an additional N14.5 trillion for state and local governments.
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Kenya’s Deputy President Kindiki Assures No Lives Will Be Lost to Drought
DP Kindiki oversaw an emergency coordination meeting in Karen today, declaring that the government will “not spare any resources” to provide water and livestock feed to 23 drought-stricken counties, including Mandera and Wajir.
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Mozambique: Oxfam Warns of “Disaster upon Disaster”
As Tropical Storm Gezani gains strength in the Mozambique Channel, aid agencies warn that the Gaza and Inhambane provinces already underwater from months of rain, face a total humanitarian collapse. Over a million people are in the storm’s projected path.
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Cyclone Gezani Leaves 31 Dead in Madagascar
Madagascar’s disaster agency confirmed the death toll as the storm continues to dump record rainfall. The cyclone is now tracking toward Mozambique, where emergency warnings have been issued.
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Trump Orders Pentagon to Buy Coal-Generated Power
President Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Defense to prioritize long-term purchase agreements with coal-fired plants. He also announced $175 million in subsidies to upgrade aging coal infrastructure in the U.S. “Rust Belt.”
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Trump Revokes Landmark “Endangerment Finding” on Climate, investors fear the cost
President Donald Trump has revoked the federal finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health, dismantling the legal foundation for most U.S. climate regulations on cars and power plants.
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Cyclone Gezani Slams into Madagascar
The “monstrous” Tropical Cyclone Gezani has made landfall in Madagascar, claiming at least 9 lives and causing massive infrastructure damage. Disaster relief teams are struggling to reach remote areas as the storm moves toward the Mozambique Channel.
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World Bank Approves $245 Million to Help 2.3 Million in Himachal Pradesh Build Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
The World Bank has approved new financing to help 2.3 million people in Himachal Pradesh, India, build infrastructure resilient to extreme weather. The project focuses on “community-owned” solutions to survive the increasingly volatile climate in the Himalayas.
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Portugal Interior Minister Resigns After Floods
Following intense public criticism over the government’s handling of recent catastrophic floods, Portugal’s Interior Minister has officially stepped down. The floods have caused widespread damage and raised questions about urban climate resilience.
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UNICEF: 200 Million Children Need Aid in 2026
UNICEF warned today that over 200 million children in 130 countries will require humanitarian assistance this year. The agency cited a “perfect storm” of climate-driven disasters, protracted conflicts, and economic instability as the primary drivers of this historic crisis.
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