Technical fault triggers nationwide blackout in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe was plunged into a nationwide blackout on Monday, July 6, after the country’s national electricity grid collapsed, according to the State-owned Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission […]
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Floods kill more than 30 in Ghana and Ivory Coast after days of torrential rains
At least 32 people have died in Ghana and Ivory Coast following days of heavy rainfall that triggered severe flooding and landslides in both countries. […]
Kenya’s Coffee Exports Expected to Reach 55,000 Tonnes in 2026
Kenya’s coffee exports are projected to increase to 55,000 metric tonnes in 2026, up from an estimated 52,000 metric tonnes in 2025, driven by favourable […]
Angola President Extends Solidarity to Victims of Deadly Floods
On 6 April 2026, Angola’s President, João Lourenço, expressed solidarity with victims affected by intense rainfall that has struck several parts of the country, causing […]
Ethiopia Floods and Landslides Kill Over 100 in Gamo Zone
At least 102 people have died following floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in the Gamo Zone of southern Ethiopia, according to local authorities. […]
Morocco’s Dam Reserves Surge 409 Million Cubic Meters in Four-Day Period
Morocco’s water reserves experienced dramatic improvement following late December rainfall, with dams gaining over 400 million cubic meters between December 22 and 26, pushing the […]
Kenya Landslide Toll Climbs as Rescue Efforts Intensify Amid Heavy Rains
Kenya’s authorities have confirmed on Sunday, November 02, that the death toll from the landslide in the Elgeyo Marakwet East region has risen to 26, […]
Unseasonal Downpours Kill 29 in Kinshasa as DRC Faces Infrastructure Collapse
At least 29 people lost their lives over the weekend following torrential rains in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to local […]
Ivory Coast’s Cocoa Mid-Crop Supported by Adequate Moisture Despite Below-Average Rains
Farmers in Ivory Coast, the world’s largest cocoa producer, have reported that last week’s rainfall, despite being below average across most growing regions, has been […]
Kenya’s Avocado Production Faces Setback in 2024 but Projects Growth in 2025
Kenya’s avocado production experienced an 11.2 percent decline in 2024, falling to 562 thousand metric tons (TMT) due to reduced rainfall. Despite this, a recovery […]