Over 125,000 people have been displaced by recent flooding across 17 countries in West and Central Africa with more rain expected in the region until October, the UN said. The…
Deforestation is causing more storms in West Africa according to Christopher Taylor, Meteorologist, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, and Douglas Parker, Professor of Meteorology, University of Leeds. We know…
Local media in Zimbawe are reporting that at least 2 people have died in flooding in Chiredzi District in Masvingo Province. Meteorological Services Department of Zimbabwe (MSD) reported record rainfall…
Parts of Liberia, including the capital Monrovia, experienced flooding after days of heavy rain in the country. Flooding hit Monrovia and surrounding areas of Montserrado County on 18 July, 2018.…
Flooding in south eastern Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) has left at least 2 people dead. Flooding first struck areas of Aboisso department on 13 July, 2018. Further flooding was reported…
Deforestation was blamed by many for worsening the deadly floods that struck in Malawi in January to February 2015. Under the AFR100 scheme, 10 African countries, including Malawi, aim to…
A new study shows that political will is all that is needed to stop the chainsaws and bulldozers that are destroying tropical forests and adding to global warming. Paul Brown…
