May 05, 2024
Cyclone Hidaya Strikes Tanzania, Causes Extensive Damage and Blackouts
The cyclone struck following weeks of already severe flooding in the region, which has resulted in over 150 fatalities....
May 01, 2024
Tourists Evacuated from Flooded Maasai Mara as Heavy Rains Pummel Kenya
The Kenya Red Cross successfully rescued 36 people by air and an additional 25 by land, collaborating with Narok County government which deployed two helicopters for the operation....
May 01, 2024
Botswana Takes Bold Action to Rescue Stranded Hippos by Replenishing Drying River Channels
Moemedi Batshabang, director of the Department of Wildlife and National Parks, reported that around 500 hippos are currently trapped due to the lack of water caused by blistering heat....
Apr 29, 2024
Dam Collapse in Western Kenya Claims 40 Lives, Prompts Nationwide Dam Inspections
The disaster cut off a major road and left a trail of debris, mud, and uprooted trees, severely impacting the local community and transportation....
Apr 25, 2024
Devastating Floods and Landslides Claim 155 Lives in Tanzania Due to El Niño
In a distressing report presented to Tanzania’s parliament, Majaliwa detailed the broader impact of the disaster, noting that approximately 200,000 people and over 51,000 households have been adversely affected....
Apr 25, 2024
Over 100 Prisoners Escape from Nigerian Jail Near Capital After Rain Damage
Authorities reported that 118 inmates managed to flee the colonial-era facility, although 10 have been successfully recaptured as of now....
