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Morocco develops drought-resistant grain species

Morocco develops drought-resistant grain species

NIAR said 30 to 50 new plant species have been developed to address the climate-induced drop in agricultural yield.

Kenya reopens schools after deadly floods

Kenya reopens schools after deadly floods

The Kenya National Union of Primary Teachers has called for a case-by-case approach to reopening schools citing flooding impact on building structures.

First 'extreme' solar storm in two decades hits Earth

First 'extreme' solar storm in two decades hits Earth

Due to the solar storm, spacecraft are also at risk from high doses of radiation, although the atmosphere prevents this from reaching Earth.

Kenya plants trees to remember flood victims

Kenya plants trees to remember flood victims

President William Ruto called on Kenyans to plant trees, saying flooding and drought were environmental concerns.

Kenya floods: Red Cross helicopter rescues 'stranded' families

Kenya floods: Red Cross helicopter rescues 'stranded' families

More than 1,000 households were forced to flee their homes as the government orders evacuation of everyone living in flood-prone areas.

Morocco braces for new heatwave

Morocco braces for new heatwave

An orange alert was issued by authorities as temperatures are expected to soar between 40 and 44 degrees Celsius between Tuesday and Friday.

Tanzania declares Cyclone Hidaya 'no longer a threat'

Tanzania declares Cyclone Hidaya 'no longer a threat'

As it approached, the storm had caused much heavier rainfall than normal in coastal areas but no casualties or damage were reported.

The mangrove guardian: A marine biologist fighting climate change in Kenya

The mangrove guardian: A marine biologist fighting climate change in Kenya

Mohammed Kassim defies tradition by leading his community in a vital mangrove conservation project, battling climate change and creating a new legacy.

Cyclone Hidaya batters Kenya, Tanzania with strong winds and rain

Cyclone Hidaya batters Kenya, Tanzania with strong winds and rain

Heavy rainfall along the Indian Ocean coastal strip is expected from Sunday, intensifying over the following two days.

Kenya, Tanzania brace for Cyclone Hidaya as torrential rains persist

Kenya, Tanzania brace for Cyclone Hidaya as torrential rains persist

Kenya's capital Nairobi is among the areas expected to suffer heavy rains over the next three days, the Kenya Meteorological Department said.

UN: More than 230,000 people affected by Burundi floods

UN: More than 230,000 people affected by Burundi floods

The UN warns that the levels of water in Lake Tanganyika, the second largest in Africa, were continuing to rise amid fears of more floods.

Kenya floods death toll nears 200 as heavy rains persist

Kenya floods death toll nears 200 as heavy rains persist

Many parts of the East African nation have been devastated by the rains, floods and landslides that have destroyed roads, bridges and other infrastructure.