Zimbabwe to construct first utility geothermal power plant
Project aims to reduce Zimbabwe’s reliance on hydropower energy sources, which are under threat due to climate change
Madagascar’s 2023 presidential election is crucial for the island’s future, but it’s off to a rocky start
A critical question is whether this election will be considered “free and fair” and the results accepted by all
More robust measures needed to minimise disaster impact in Lake Victoria Basin: Study
There must be adequate monitoring along with appropriate conservation actions in order to minimise impacts of climate change on the lake’s …
11 lions killed in a week in Kenya as climate-linked human-wildlife conflicts escalate
Climate change, changing land use and human, livestock and wildlife population increase are the major drivers of spiraling human-wildlife …
Nigeria makes history with rollout of new 5-in-1 meningitis vaccine
Men5CV recommended by WHO offers protection against five strains of the meningococcus bacteria in a single shot
Cocoa beans are in short supply: What this means for farmers, businesses and chocolate lovers
A shortage of cocoa beans has led to a near shutdown of processing plants in Ivory Coast and Ghana
AMR causes more deaths than malaria and HIV/AIDS combined. What Africa is doing to fight this silent epidemic
In many African countries, poverty and inequality propel the likelihood of antimicrobial resistance
Sickle cell disease is rife in west Africa — a fresh approach is needed to combat it
Nigeria has the largest population of individuals with the condition globally
Oil drilling threatens the Okavango River Basin, putting water in Namibia and Botswana at risk
Okavango River sustains over half a million people in Namibia and Botswana
West Africa’s falling fish stocks: Illegal Chinese trawlers, climate change and artisanal fishing fleets to blame
Current west African coastal fishing crisis in the Gulf of Guinea is complex because it has multiple and reinforcing origins
Vampireweed threatens rice production in Africa. What do we know about it?
Associated annual economic losses amount to $82 million, affecting more than 140,000 rural households
Mauritius is the latest nation to decriminalise same-sex relations in a divided continent
Mauritius Supreme Court has declared unconstitutional a law that criminalises consensual same-sex acts between adult men
WHO: Off-track progress in Africa could kill 70,000 cervical cancer patients
26 countries have introduced HPV vaccine, but just 31% girls under 15 received its first dose in 2022 in the African region
Road to 2030: World, especially Africa, won’t achieve access to clean water, sanitation goal, says UN
Sub-Saharan Africa region lags most & will need 20-21 fold increase in current rates of progress
World Environment Day 2024: Effective faecal sludge management can help address sanitation woes in Ethiopia
Improving WASH is crucial for both public health and environmental sustainability in Africa’s second largest country
DTE Coverage: KAZA Summit 2024
Members states of the world’s largest transnational conservation initiative met to review progress and strategise way forward
South Africa: Gold mine pollution is poisoning Soweto’s water and soil — study finds food gardens are at risk
Soweto residents are affected by the mine dumps, toxic dust and the polluted land and rivers
Kenya Floods: Weeks of heavy rain continue to devastate region
The devastating rains are a result of a combination of factors, including the country’s seasonal weather patterns, climate change and …
Southern Africa’s new ecoregion brimming with undocumented life but in urgent need of conservation
Despite its ecological significance, SEAMA has one of the highest deforestation rates in Africa
Humid heatwaves in southern West Africa made 10 times more likely by climate change: Study
At 2°C, similar events will occur about once every two years; West Africa will become a further 1.2-3.4°C hotter
Venomous snakes could start migrating in large numbers if we hit 5°C warming
Global measures to strengthen science, research and conservation policies are needed
60% of Africa’s food is based on wheat, rice and maize – the continent’s crop treasure trove is being neglected
Historically, Africa had 30,000 edible plant species, and 7,000 were traditionally cultivated or foraged for food
Saved by sponge
As oceans warm up, women in Zanzibar switch from seaweed to climate-resilient sponge farming to stay afloat
Wildlife crimes in Cameroon: Prosecution needs to be bolstered as poaching remains a menace despite measures
A staggering 24% of cases bear signs of corruption somewhere along the legal chain
Simply Put: Climate reparations