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El Niño: Mozambique ranked as one of the 'most vulnerable' African countries

Oct 7, 2026

The powerful weather system is projected to bring severe heatwaves, below-normal rainfall, and heightened drought risks across Southern Africa.

Johannesburg’s waste crisis leaves communities surrounded by illegal dumps

Sep 24, 2026

In Kya Sands, some residents say rubbish has gone uncollected for weeks, driving demand for informal waste haulers — and leaving communities to confront the consequences themselves.

Iran war fuels clean energy push but emissions remain high

Sep 24, 2026

Stanford climate scientist Rob Jackson says prolonged high oil prices could encourage longer-term investment in alternatives.

South African ostriches plucked alive for luxury fashion

Sep 24, 2026

South African ostrich farms are using mechanical pluckers to remove feathers from living birds destined for major luxury fashion brands in techniques that are cruel and painful, animal welfare group World Animal Protection said on Monday.

Tunisia says 2026 summer hottest on record, temperatures topped 49.7°C

Sep 24, 2026

Tunisia's summer this year was its hottest on record, the country's weather authority said Tuesday, following multiple heatwaves, water shortages and power cuts

World Rhino Day: Less than 27,000 of the giant animals remain in the wild

Sep 24, 2026

This year’s theme is “Keep the Five Alive”, highlighting the fragile status of the surviving species in Africa and Asia.

Brazil transforms waste palm oil into green energy

Sep 22, 2026

Salvador, the capital of Bahia state, is promoting the reuse of residual palm oil from its iconic acarajé fritters — African-inspired, shrimp-filled dumplings made with peeled black-eyed peas and onions and served with sauce.

Cleaner cooking stoves offer hope for 1 billion Africans using wood, charcoal

Sep 15, 2026

Cameroon's economic capital Douala wakes up underwater after heavy rains

Sep 15, 2026

A large area of Douala woke up underwater following the heavy rains that struck overnight from Thursday into Friday. While the full extent of the damage remains unclear, the meteorological service is warning residents to prepare for even heavier rainfall in the coming days.

Houthi strikes set fire to Saudi oil sites wounding 73

Sep 11, 2026

Yemen's Houthis claimed on Tuesday a wave of attacks on oil facilities and utilities in Saudi Arabia’s south.

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