Floods kill dozens, devastate farmland in Kenya [Africanews Today]
In Kenya , extensive flooding in Kisumu County has resulted in significant displacement and agricultural loss. Recent torrential rains have been responsible for over 80 fatalities, according to authorities. Additionally, approximately 1,200 hectares of…
In Kenya , extensive flooding in Kisumu County has resulted in significant displacement and agricultural loss. Recent torrential rains have been responsible for over 80 fatalities, according to authorities. Additionally, approximately 1,200 hectares of farmland have been damaged, severely impacting this season’s crops. More than 3,000 families in the Nyakach community have had to evacuate their homes, as reported by officials.
Mali has released several suspected jihadist fighters under an agreement designed to end the blockade hindering fuel supplies to Bamako. The establishment of a secure corridor, operational until the end of May, aims to alleviate the economic strain caused by the ongoing fuel crisis.
Forestry Initiative in São Tomé and Príncipe
In São Tomé and Príncipe , cocoa farmers have embarked on a project to enhance forest cover. This initiative, part of The Restoration Initiative (TRI), is supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to promote sustainable cocoa production.
In Kenya , extensive flooding in Kisumu County has resulted in significant displacement and agricultural loss.
In Benin , President Patrice Talon's designated successor, Romuald Wadagni, is preparing for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for April 12. Wadagni, aged 49 and the ruling majority's candidate, presented his vision for the nation in Cotonou ahead of the official campaign commencement.
March 25–27 : The National Forum on Health Financing (FONAFIS 2026) will occur in Burkina Faso, assembling over 400 participants, including policymakers and health experts, to strategize on establishing an effective and equitable health system. March 26–29 : The 14th WTO Ministerial Conference is set to take place in Yaoundé, Cameroon, where global ministers will convene to discuss the multilateral trading system's challenges and opportunities. March 30 : The Central African Republic will witness the swearing-in of President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, re-elected last December, in the capital, Bangui.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
