Climate & Environment
Suez Earthquake Rattles Cairo as Egypt Activates Emergency Response
A strong Suez earthquake woke millions across Egypt and neighbouring countries early Monday, prompting emergency measures while officials reported no casualties or significant damage.
Single-Use Plastics: Ghana Doctors Urge Wider Ban Beyond Styrofoam
Ghana's leading doctors have called for a nationwide ban on all single-use plastics, arguing that the planned Styrofoam phase-out alone will not solve the country's growing plastic waste, flooding and public health challenges.
REA targets 3.7 gigawatts of solar manufacturing capacity to close Nigeria’s energy gap
Nigeria's Rural Electrification Agency plans to boost solar manufacturing capacity to 3.7 gigawatts by 2027, supporting electrification goals and reducing dependence on imported photovoltaic panels.
Extreme Rainfall in West Africa Now 5 Times More Likely, Study Finds
Extreme rainfall in West Africa has become five times more likely because of climate change, according to a new scientific study published after deadly floods killed nearly 100 people across the Gulf of Guinea coast.
How Satellite Data in Rwanda Is Transforming Agriculture, Mining and Urban Planning
Satellite data in Rwanda is increasingly being used to monitor crops, predict climate risks, improve urban planning and detect illegal mining activities, as local engineers apply advanced Earth observation technologies to solve practical challenges.
