Apr 24, 2024
Extreme Flooding Overwhelms Nairobi, Authorities Struggle to Manage Crisis
The senator sounded the alarm on the social media platform X, posting footage that shows a neighbourhood completely inundated by muddy floodwaters, with residents visibly trapped on rooftops....
Apr 22, 2024
Severe Flooding Hits Mauritius, Leading to Widespread Disruptions and Fatalities
Albion, located in the west of Mauritius, recorded an astonishing 302mm of rainfall in a 15-hour period from 04:00 to 19:00 on Sunday, according to local meteorological reports....
Apr 22, 2024
Kenya Expands Plastic Ban to Include Organic Waste Disposal Bags
The Kenyan environmental agency has given residents and local authorities a three-month preparation period before the new regulations are enforced....
Apr 22, 2024
Kenya Red Cross Responds to Severe Flooding in Nairobi
"Last night's downpour has severely impacted hundreds of households along the Ngong River. The situation is dire, with water encroaching onto properties," a Red Cross spokesperson reported....
Apr 21, 2024
Innovative Shipping Container Homes Address Ghana's Housing Crisis
The affordability of these container homes, ranging from $7,000 to $35,000, presents a cost-effective alternative to traditional construction, which can cost up to $70,000 for a basic two-bedroom house....
Apr 20, 2024
No Respite for Laborers and Street Vendors as Deadly Heat Wave in Mali Exacerbates Challenges
This extreme weather crisis, which began in late March during the Islamic month of Ramadan, has already been linked to a surge in deaths, with local hospitals reporting alarming figures....