AGP Executive Report
Last update: 27 minutes agoClimate Displacement: Nearly 3.8 million people have fled their homes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger—more than double the 2020 figure. UNHCR says climate shocks are compounding attacks and aid shortfalls. Extreme Weather: South Africa faces severe heat, fire danger and storms, while farmers are urged to prepare for El Niño. East African health systems are also being warned not to wait for the rains before preparing. Wildlife and Land: Nigeria’s military-backed operation cleared more than 4,000 illegal miners from Gashaka-Gumti National Park, but some miners have moved to other sites and officials warn they could return. Tanzania’s Kibaha district has also banned sand mining in the Mpiji River valley. Climate Resilience: New reporting highlights Kigali’s potential gains from green infrastructure and Rwanda’s climate-resilient farming. An ActionAid study says agroecology can improve yields, cut costs and strengthen resilience across Africa. Pollution: Global fashion brands are linked to textile waste in Accra, renewing concerns about waste management in African cities.
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