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Winter storm raises safety fears in South Africa as temperatures plunge
Severe winter weather brings heavy snow, rain, icy roads and strong winds across South Africa, raising travel and house…
Ethiopia Plants Record 805 Million Trees in a Day
Ethiopia planted a record 805 million trees in one day as part of its Green Legacy Initiative to restore forests, tackl…
Ghana advances Africa's green transport transition with electric dump trucks
Ghana has launched locally assembled electric dump trucks, supporting Africa's transition to cleaner transport and sust…
Brazil unveils progress on ecological transition plan
Brazil says its Ecological Transition Plan has mobilised billions in green investment, expanded climate financing and a…
Addis Ababa mobilises 750,000 residents in city-wide cleanup drive
More than 750,000 residents joined Addis Ababa's annual cleanup campaign to improve sanitation, reduce flooding and str…
Europe swelters under early heatwave as temperatures soar above 40°C
A powerful heatwave is sweeping across Europe, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in several countries, disrupting transp…
South Africa and Dubai seize 373 live animals in separate airport operations
Authorities in South Africa and the United Arab Emirates have seized 373 live animals this week in two separate airport…
Brazil Rejects US Environmental Claims as Deforestation Falls
Brazil says falling deforestation rates undermine US allegations of environmental dumping as trade tensions between Bra…
South Africa Expands FMD Vaccine Rollout Amid Farmer Pressures
South Africa speeds up FMD vaccine rollout as climate and cost pressures weigh on farmers, Steenhuisen says.
Western Cape Races to Repair Flood Damage as Power Returns
The Western Cape government says recovery and infrastructure repair efforts are ongoing in several parts of the provinc…
African Farmers Expand Hybrid Rice Production to Boost Food Security
Hybrid rice production is expanding across several African countries as governments, researchers and farmers push to st…
Uganda’s Electric Bus Expansion Reflects Africa’s Push for Greener Urban Transport
Uganda is expanding its electric bus operations in Kampala as African cities continue searching for cleaner and more af…
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