PRIME Tanzania to close schools early as El Niño rains loom The decision was a precautionary measure aimed at protecting learners, teachers and other education personnel.
PRIME Igad raises the alarm over hunger in the Horn Too little rain leaves communities without food and income; too much can destroy the assets they have managed to preserve.
PRIME A stitch in time? States scramble to soften super El Niño blow Decades of aggressive urban sprawl have replaced vital natural absorbers such as wetlands, forests and open agricultural land.
PRIME IGAD warns of El Niño risks in last quarter Good rains could provide opportunity to harvest water or grow crops, but absence of preparations could mean wasted water and a missed opportunity for food security.
PRIME Looming El Niño signals bad water economy for East Africa The season could come with drought to parts of southern Africa and the Sahel.
PRIME East Africa braces for prolonged food crisis as another El Niño season looms Experts warn of crop failure and effects that will worsen an already bad situation.
PRIME Lobby launches practical guide to reporting on just climate adaptation The guidelines will help reporters to navigate the complex task of covering Africa's transition to cleaner energy and greener economies.
PRIME UNEP: East Africa trade corridor emerges as major emissions source As more cargo flows over the corridor, transporters have not adjusted their energy transition, with many still using diesel trucks.
PRIME Africa climate disaster: Warnings have improved but preparedness still lags Weather, climate and water-related hazards have accounted for more than 90 per cent of recorded disasters globally over the past five decades,
PRIME Kenya and Uganda pour billions as floods and droughts intensify Kenya faces worsening water scarcity in dry seasons and flooding in wet seasons due to climate variability.
