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Written By: Faith Jemosop Nairobi, Kenya, April 27, 2025 – Kenya is grappling with a cholera outbreak that has infected at least 156 people and claimed 6 lives, the Ministry of Health confirmed on Saturday. The outbreak has been reported in Nairobi, Kisumu, and Migori counties, sparking nationwide concern as health authorities intensify emergency response…
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Written By: Faith Jemosop Africa is already experiencing the harsh consequences of climate change more intensely and sooner than many other parts of the world. Despite contributing less than 4% of global carbon emissions, the continent is facing more extreme temperatures, prolonged droughts, heavier floods, and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns. These shifts are no…
written by ; Faith Jemosop. The climate crisis is no longer a distant threat confined to polar ice caps or future generations; it’s already claiming lives, overwhelming hospitals, and worsening health disparities around the world. From deadly heat waves to rising disease outbreaks, climate change is creating a global health emergency that we can no…
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Sub-Saharan Africa is facing some of the world’s harshest climate consequences, threatening food security, water access, health, and regional stability. From longer droughts and erratic rainfall to floods and heatwaves, climate change is altering daily life, economies, and the future of millions in the region. 1.Growing Hunger and Food Insecurity Agricultural systems largely rain-fed are…
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Written By: By Jemosop Faith, Faith specializes in energy conversations in Africa. Breaking down complex policy discussions into accessible, everyday conversations, she is a writer at Africa Digest News backed by 2+ years of focused experience. Africa’s energy infrastructure built to serve growing economies and expanding populations is increasingly being damaged, degraded, and destabilized by…
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When heavy rain began to pound Cape Town on the night of April 7, few suspected that by morning, thousands would be without homes, electricity, or access to basic necessities. Among them was 34-year-old Sipho Mbele, a father of two from Delft. “Water rushed into the house like a river. My kids were crying. I…
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Cape Town’s devastating flood on April 8, 2025, is the latest reminder of a growing crisis affecting South Africa’s urban centers: repeated, intense, and destructive flooding events. While climate change is often cited, the full picture involves a complex mix of natural and human-induced causes. 1. Climate Change and Rising Rainfall Extremes Scientific evidence shows…
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The recent devastating floods in Kinshasa, claiming approximately 30 lives and crippling the city, are not simply a result of an isolated weather event. Instead, they are a complex interplay of meteorological factors, geographical vulnerabilities, rapid and often unplanned urbanization, inadequate infrastructure, and potentially the growing influence of climate change. Understanding these interconnected causes is…
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Written By: By Jemosop Faith, Faith specializes in energy conversations, transforming complex discussions into accessible, everyday conversations, she is a writer at Africa Digest News backed by 2+ years of focused experience Burkina Faso has launched a groundbreaking $145 million water security initiative, a bold six-year plan aimed at transforming the nation’s water infrastructure and…
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Written By: By Jemosop Faith, Faith specializes in energy, climate, and renewables, transforming complex policy discussions into accessible, everyday conversations, she is a writer at Africa Digest News backed by 2+ years of focused experience. Experts warn that rising temperatures, driven by environmental degradation, are creating ideal breeding conditions for mosquitoes, posing a significant threat…
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