Widespread flooding in southern Africa in January 2026 threatens crops and livelihoods. We look at immediate impacts, early losses, and resilient recovery steps for farmers. By Brandon Moss. Severe rainfall and flooding across parts of southern Africa have been declared a national disaster in South Africa and have affected neighbouring Mozambique and Zimbabwe — an ...

In the dense equatorial forests of eastern Cameroon, the Baka people have for generations relied on hunting, gathering and foraging for survival. Today, however, climate shocks, mounting environmental pressure and social upheaval are rapidly transforming this way of life, forcing communities to adapt in order to endure. Recurring droughts and floods, shrinking forest resources, economic ...

1. Climate and Weather Risks Despite progress in climate-smart agriculture, extreme weather events — droughts, floods, or heatwaves — remain a major risk. Farmers need to adopt early-warning systems and diversify crops to reduce vulnerability. 2. Rising Input Costs Fertilizers, seeds, and fuel prices may remain volatile due to global supply chain pressures. Planning ahead ...

The Climate Action Window grant will cover 30 municipalities and support the creation of 60 climate-smart villages across Sahelian countries, helping to strengthen community resilience to climate shocks ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, November 26, 2025/ — The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved a grant of $14.64 million to support Project 2 ...

Kenya stands at a turning point where technology and policy are reshaping how food is produced, managed and brought to market. The National Agroecology Strategy for Food System Transformation (2024–2033) sets a clear direction: sustainable, data-led agriculture that prioritises climate resilience and farmer inclusion. This strategic framework, together with initiatives such as the Kenya Integrated ...

Africa’s agriculture sector holds enormous promise as an engine for economic transformation, yet recent performance falls short of that potential. Despite the continent’s vast arable land and the central role farming plays in millions of livelihoods, agricultural contribution to GDP growth has stagnated. Weather extremes have played a part, but deeper issues — limited investment ...

Photo credits: Thiery Berrod (Sciencephoto.com). Great Green Wall farming.  Senegal, once considered a model for Africa’s Great Green Wall (GGW) initiative, is now facing serious setbacks. Despite international pledges totaling $23 billion—including $14 billion announced at the 2021 One Planet Summit—a recent study reveals that only a fraction of the promised funds have been delivered. ...

Kenya ranks highest globally in public concern for deforestation despite declining climate change concern Nairobi, 28 October 2025 – Unveiled today at its General Assembly, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) reports a sharp decline of public concern for climate change in Kenya and South Africa, even after the hottest year on record. The 2025 Global ...

African governments are elevating irrigation from a niche intervention to a national strategy for climate resilience and agri‑productivity. Ministries are combining rehabilitated canals and solar pump rollouts with farmer‑level irrigation schemes to increase cropping intensity and support high‑value horticulture and export crops. Development banks and bilateral partners are structuring blended finance that covers feasibility, training, ...

Professor Appolinaire Djikeng, the Director General of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) addresses delegates during the opening ceremony of the 9th Greenhouse Gas & Animal Agricultural Conference  in Nairobi, Kenya. Photo Credit: Saleef Nyambok/ILRI Nairobi, Kenya, October 8 2025: For the first time, the International Greenhouse Gas & Animal Agriculture Conference (GGAA) is being held in Africa, ...