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Thousands displaced as storms lash South Africa's Cape Town

Thousands displaced as storms lash South Africa's Cape Town

The devastating weather which began a week ago also damaged at least 15,000 structures, authorities said.

Dozens drown in Russia amid heatwave

Dozens drown in Russia amid heatwave

Seven children were among 49 people who drowned across Russia on Saturday as they sought relief in water bodies amid scorching heat.

Heat stroke: South Africa warns farmers

Heat stroke: South Africa warns farmers

Last year, seven farmworkers died of heatstroke in the Kakamas area in the Northern Cape, with temperatures of more than 40 degrees Celsius in the region..

Kenya reopens schools after deadly floods

Kenya reopens schools after deadly floods

The Kenya National Union of Primary Teachers has called for a case-by-case approach to reopening schools citing flooding impact on building structures.

Kenya floods: Red Cross helicopter rescues 'stranded' families

Kenya floods: Red Cross helicopter rescues 'stranded' families

More than 1,000 households were forced to flee their homes as the government orders evacuation of everyone living in flood-prone areas.

Kenya, Tanzania brace for Cyclone Hidaya as torrential rains persist

Kenya, Tanzania brace for Cyclone Hidaya as torrential rains persist

Kenya's capital Nairobi is among the areas expected to suffer heavy rains over the next three days, the Kenya Meteorological Department said.

Kenya floods death toll nears 200 as heavy rains persist

Kenya floods death toll nears 200 as heavy rains persist

Many parts of the East African nation have been devastated by the rains, floods and landslides that have destroyed roads, bridges and other infrastructure.

Kenya postpones reopening of schools after deadly floods

Kenya postpones reopening of schools after deadly floods

Heavy rains have been pounding the country since mid-March, and the Meteorology Department has warned of more rainfall.

Several provinces in Morocco warned of coming heatwave

Several provinces in Morocco warned of coming heatwave

High temperatures are also expected to affect a number of regions with temperatures expected to soar to 35 to 39 degrees Celsius.

DRC flood victims speak of 'horrible nights'

DRC flood victims speak of 'horrible nights'

The floods occurred after one month of exceptionally heavy rainfall, which also triggered deadly landslides and collapsed buildings.

Carbon markets and what they mean for Africa

Carbon markets and what they mean for Africa

Africa's carbon sinks are up for grabs, but what remains to be answered is the question of whether these multimillion-dollar deals will trickle down to local communities.

What does ban on single-use plastics in Nigeria's Lagos State mean?

What does ban on single-use plastics in Nigeria's Lagos State mean?

The ban on single-use plastics in Nigeria's commercial hub has elicited varied responses.