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....

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  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....

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  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....

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  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....

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  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....

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  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....

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