Africa

Africa is the second-largest continent, located south of Europe and bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. It encompasses diverse climates and ecosystems, including deserts, savannas, tropical rainforests and coastal zones. Africa is central to global discussions on biodiversity, mineral resources, energy development, water scarcity and climate vulnerability.

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Kenyan fishers face increased drowning risk from climate changeClimateScience

Kenyan fishers face increased drowning risk from climate change

By Krishna Ramanujan, Cornell University Fatal drownings are a big risk for small-scale fishers on Africa’s largest lake, with many of those deaths attributed to…
SourceSourceMay 27, 2024 Full article
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El Niño not responsible for East Africa floods: scientistsNews

El Niño not responsible for East Africa floods: scientists

Nairobi, Kenya | AFP The El Niño weather pattern did not have "any influence" on widespread flooding that killed hundreds in East Africa this year,…
SourceSourceMay 24, 2024 Full article
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Mapping malaria in Africa: climate change study predicts where mosquitoes will breed in futureClimate

Mapping malaria in Africa: climate change study predicts where mosquitoes will breed in future

Follow the waterA new picture emergesChanging suitabilityIs this good news? The relationship between climate and malaria transmission is complex and has been the subject of intense study for some…
SourceSourceMay 20, 2024 Full article
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Eni’s African biofuels initiative falters amidst green promisesNews

Eni’s African biofuels initiative falters amidst green promises

Italian oil conglomerate Eni's ambitious plan to produce thousands of tonnes of biofuel crops in Africa has hit a stumbling block, according to a recent…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskMarch 5, 2024 Full article