

Burkina Faso: Agricultural Expansion Could Spark Unforeseen Climate Change
Rainfall and groundwater are crucial for crops in West Africa, yet agriculture may make droughts worse and lead to crop failure,...


Ethiopia: Famine and Government Neglect
A shadow of fear and panic is creeping through villages in North Eastern, central and Southern Ethiopia, where once again famine stalks...


Kenya: Can Silk Shield Farmers from Climate Change?
The ancient art of silk production, or sericulture, was first introduced to Kenya in 1904. Because of its high setup costs and specialist...


Audio: Vet Care Project for Nomad Livestock Builds Climate Resilience
According to the International Livestock Research Institute, over 330 million African and Asian farmers directly rely on sheep and goats...


Ethiopia: Multifaceted Effort to Build Green Economy, Mitigate Effects of Climate Change
Though, the major factor attributed to climate change is the emission of toxic gas such as Carbon dioxide to the atmosphere mostly from...


Kenya's Hydropower Dams Fuel Malaria Risk for Villagers
Kamburu Dam, Kenya — Alfred Nyaga irrigates his acre of khat, a mild stimulant, in Kaloki village by pumping water with a diesel-powered...


South Sudan: In Some Areas, Malaria Cases Quadruple from Last Year
In a remote northwest corner of South Sudan, Theresa Ahok is in a hurry. The 35-year-old is from the village of Adiang and walked for an...


Video: Ethiopia's New Hydroelectric Dam Sparks Friction Over Water Rights
When it's finished, it will be Africa's largest hydroelectric power plant and will help solve a national energy crisis in Ethiopia. But...