Mozambique’s South Underwater as Floods Expose Deepening Climate and Preparedness Gaps

By Herman Ramos Severe flooding triggered by weeks of torrential rain has forced tens of thousands of people from their homes in southern Mozambique, leaving entire communities submerged and some residents stranded on rooftops, trees, and vehicles as waters continue to rise. Since early January 2026, relentless rainfall has inundated large parts of Maputo and Gaza…

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Burundi Launches New plans to Combat Hazardous Waste Dumping

By Avit Ndayiziga Moses Nahimana stands amid broken phones and computer parts at Bata, Bujumbura’s bustling electronics hub, facing a daily dilemma of what to do with toxic waste. “When spare parts are damaged, I throw them into trash piles. Street children often come to scavenge them,” Nahimana admits. At home, he sometimes burns the…

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