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Heavy Rain Raises Flash Flood Threat in Western Ethiopia
By The African Meridian Newsroom | 2 July 2026 ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Heavy rainfall recorded last week, and continuing…
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Forecast Extreme Heat to Grip Parts of East and Central Africa, and Moroccos
Forecasters predict dangerously high temperatures, exceeding 35°C, across eastern Central African Republic, South Sudan, regions of the Democratic Republic of…
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Above-Average Rainfall Raises Flood Risk Along West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea Coast
Regional climate monitors warn of above-average rainfall threatening flooding along the Gulf of Guinea coast in West Africa, particularly affecting…
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Below-Average Rains Raise Alarm in Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia
By The African Meridian Newsroom | 2 July 2026 FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — Rainfall since the start of the season…
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Poor Rains Deepen Drought Risk Across Parts of East and Central Africa
Over the past month, East and Central Africa have experienced significant rainfall deficits and unusual dryness, particularly affecting key agricultural…
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Sudd Wetlands Inundation Continues to Spread Across South Sudan
Water levels in the Sudd wetland of South Sudan remain elevated, causing significant flooding across low-lying areas and disrupting the…
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West Africa’s Plastic Waste Is Surging, and Coastal Communities Are Bracing for the Fallout
The African Meridian Newsroom · West Africa · 1 July 2026 Plastic consumption is rising fast across West Africa, driven…
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Climate Activists Sue TotalEnergies Over Nigerian Oil Stake Sale, Demanding Environmental Transparency
Several environmental NGOs, including Friends of the Earth France, have filed a lawsuit against TotalEnergies in a French court, demanding…
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Climate Disasters Displaced Nearly 2 Million People in West and Central Africa, IOM Says
Climate-related disasters have displaced around 2 million people in West and Central Africa, according to the International Organization for Migration…
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Flash Floods Kill at Least 18 in Ghana as Nigeria Braces for a Dangerous Flood Season
The African Meridian Newsroom · Accra, Ghana · 1 July 2026 Torrential rains have turned deadly across West Africa’s coast…
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Kenya Returns Rare Mountain Bongo Antelope to the Wild in Ongoing Conservation Push
In a notable conservation achievement, Kenya has reintroduced the mountain bongo antelope to its natural habitat on Mount Kenya. This…
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As Droughts Deepen, Africa’s Growing Human-Wildlife Conflict Tests Conservation and Community Alike
The African Meridian Newsroom · East and Southern Africa · 1 July 2026 Prolonged droughts and increasingly erratic rainfall across…
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Africa’s Energy Leaders Push Global Lenders to Fund Renewables Directly, Not Just Cut Fossil Fuel Money
The African Meridian Newsroom · Pan-African · 1 July 2026 Across Africa’s energy sector, a consistent message is emerging from…
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After Storms Knocked Out Its Hydropower, Malawi Bets on Battery Storage to Keep the Lights On
In response to Tropical Storm Ana's devastation, which severely impacted Malawi's hydropower infrastructure and caused widespread electricity outages, the country…
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As East African Cities Swing Between Flood and Drought, UNEP Urges a Return to Rivers and Wetlands
East Africa's urban areas are facing severe climate challenges with intense storms causing flooding followed by droughts due to inadequate…
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EU and IOM Launch Regional Push to Curb Climate Displacement Across Southern Africa
The European Union and the International Organization for Migration have launched a new programme to address climate-driven displacement in Southern…