Floods ravage Libya

Floods ravage Libya

International attention is once again on Libya - not because of the war that has raged for years, but due to another tragedy - massive flooding that has ravaged the eastern city of Derna. More than 11,000 people have died with the casualties likely to be much higher, according to the Libyan Red Crescent and the mayor of the city.

Floods in Somalia

Floods in Somalia

After a devastating drought, Somalia is a now grappling with floods. This situation is part of the extreme weather events countries in the Horn of Africa continue to face.

Floods and El Nino

Floods and El Nino

Kenya is grappling with a major disaster as floods leave deaths, displacements and destruction in their trail. The country and its neighbours have witnessed unusual torrential rains in recent weeks. One phenomenon partly blamed for this disaster is El Nino. Here is what it is

Somalia floods

Somalia has been hit by devastating floods that killed at least 30 people and displaced about 300,000 others in recent days with some communities submerged. Baidoa, Bardhere and the capital Mogadishu are among the places affected. The UN has described the flooding as ''once-in-a-century. Several other countries in Africa including Kenya, Ethiopia and Nigeria are facing flooding.

No-petrol car innovator

No-petrol car innovator

David Omoregie, an innovative Nigerian entrepreneur whose mission is reshaping the automotive landscape in his country. Driven by a commitment to both economic empowerment and environmental sustainability, David has become a change ambassador by converting cars to operate on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) instead of petrol.Born and raised in Nigeria, David Omoregie recognised the pressing need to address the economic challenges faced in his country due to soaring fuel prices as well as to contribute to tackling the impact of climate change.