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Rwanda to host Montreal Protocol meeting

Rwanda will host MOP38 in Kigali in November, marking 10 years since the Kigali Amendment and renewed efforts to cut HF…

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Zimbabwe expands food imports as drought looms

Zimbabwe plans more grain imports as El Niño threatens below-normal rainfall and lower cereal production in the 2026/27…

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Somalia steps up flood preparations ahead of Deyr rains

Somalia is strengthening flood preparedness ahead of the 2026 Deyr rains as forecasts point to increased rainfall and h…

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Namibia reinforces Etosha wildfire response

Namibia deploys additional personnel and equipment as firefighters work to contain wildfires in Etosha National Park.

Climate & Environment

Zimbabwe tracks elephants to reduce human-wildlife conflict

Six elephants have been fitted with satellite collars around Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park, expanding a programme mon…

Climate & Environment

Rwanda names 22 baby gorillas at Kwita Izina

Rwanda has named 22 baby mountain gorillas at the 21st Kwita Izina ceremony, highlighting conservation, community partn…

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El Niño puts 162m children at risk

UNICEF warns that more than 162 million children in Eastern and Southern Africa are exposed to the growing risks of the…

Politics & Current Affairs

Ethiopia repatriates nearly 99,000 nationals from Saudi Arabia

Ethiopia has repatriated more than 98,900 nationals from Saudi Arabia since September 2025 as authorities continue effo…

Climate & Environment

South Africa probes new sardine deaths along coast

South African authorities are investigating new sardine deaths along the coast as testing continues into the possible r…

Climate & Environment

Drones Aid Wildlife Monitoring in Kenya’s Maasai Mara

Drones, cameras and digital tracking systems are helping rangers monitor wildlife and support conservation efforts in K…

Climate & Environment

Kenya seeks balance between elephants and communities

Kenya's elephant conservation efforts highlight the challenge of balancing wildlife protection, community livelihoods…

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Zimbabwe ferry disaster exposes gaps in marine safety

At least 44 people have died after a ferry capsized on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba, exposing concerns over overcrowding, mar…