After 3 years of drought, Greater Horn of Africa to get early, heavy rains, courtesy El Nino
The forecast is reason for both cheer and concern in the region
Kenyan green court dismisses lawsuit challenging government decision to allow import of GM crops
Ruling likely to have far-reaching ramifications, including informing policy across the East and Central Africa region
Africa needs $25 billion per year for universal access to clean energy: IEA
As much as $22 billion per year is needed for electricity connections alone
Climate-related health emergencies, disease outbreaks surge in Horn of Africa: WHO
Climate-related emergencies increased by 30% between 2011 and 2021
East Africa ‘super El Nino’: Death toll rises as flooding crisis worsens in Kenya, Somalia
The whole of East Africa needs $53.3 billion to confront the climate change crisis
Horn of Africa facing deadly floods due to El Nino-linked ‘above average’ rains
Heavy rainfall predicted to keep affecting the region for the next three months with varying intensity
New global order (or disorder)
Fixing weaknesses in democracy is not about less, but more democracy
Somalia on verge of being hit by famine
About 250,000 people had died in the famine that hit the Horn of Africa in 2011
Climate change & locust infestations: FAO seeks adaptation plans at CoP26 event
Robust early warning system and governance with secured funding needed
Most of Greater Horn of Africa to see excess rain till May thanks to El Nino, climate change
Climate researchers explain meteorological challenges in region March-May 2024 at climate outlook forum
Horn of Africa has entered 6th consecutive wet season with no rain: UNHCR
In Somalia, 3.8 million people have been displaced as of February 28, 2023; close to 300,000 people could be newly displaced by July 2023
Drought in the Horn of Africa: More than 18.5 million in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Djibouti face humanitarian crisis
As pastureland and water points dry up, 20 million may be acutely food insecure by year-end
After catastrophic drought for 6 years, flash floods in Somalia displace 200,000
Floods by ongoing Gu rains destructed Belet Weyne district, Hirshabelle State and Baardheere in Jubaland State, says UN
Nearly 1.5 million children at risk of acute malnutrition as Somalia drought worsens
Severe drought had affected about 90% of Somalia’s land and a quarter of its 16 million population in March this year
The Horn of Africa has had years of drought, yet groundwater supplies are increasing — why?
Locals rely on the ‘long rains’ from March-May and ‘short rains’ from October-December
Horn of Africa drought made 100 times more likely by climate change
Low rainfall and high evapotranspiration would not have led to droughts without global warming, study shows
Horn of Africa likely to witness failed rainy season for sixth consecutive time: International agencies
Humanitarian crisis brewing; communities will need years to recover from this historically severe drought
Europe just had its hottest summer on record
Month of August was also the hottest on record for Europe
Ethiopia’s troubled history provides clues to why an all-out civil war is possible
The Tigrayan State, which is under attack from the federal government, has a history of fighting for democracy and representation and has its own …
Droughts bring disease: Here are 4 ways they do it
Prolonged dry spells, particularly in semi-arid and arid regions, may have serious impacts, particularly if people aren’t prepared
Conflict, COVID-19 fuelled 6.5 million displacements in eastern Africa in 2020
Extreme weather events such as floods, cyclones, droughts also a major factor behind such displacements
‘Over 22 million in Ethiopia facing severe food crisis’
Back-to-back droughts causing food emergency, children at high risk of death from malnutrition, says non-profit
11.7 million persons displaced in East Africa and Great Lakes region in 2023: UN Report
Displacement is due to climate shocks, especially floods and droughts, conflict, and violence
India in danger zone as locusts breed 400 times than usual
Attacks by desert locusts are threatening India, Iran and Pakistan, as well as the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region
Trouble ahead for Horn of Africa as white maize stocks dry up
Experts are worried that drops in surplus will leave very little for Horn of Africa’s needs