As Ghana prepares to phase out single-use plastics, activists, scientists and entrepreneurs are seeking sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging.

Home to a population of over 20 million, Lagos has an air pollution problem, due to traffic, open fires, industrial emissions and landfills that release toxic gases. A citizen science project helps gather data on air quality.

About half of Nigeria’s population is not connected to the power grid. Poor coverage and frequent blackouts mean they rely on noisy, polluting generators. Are solar-powered generators a viable alternative?

In The Gambia, a new generation of female educators and activists are fighting for a greener, fairer future.

Scientists have discovered that certain African mealworm larvae can digest styrofoam thanks to bacteria in their gut.
Kenyan researchers hope to find a home-grown solution to the global plastic problem by scaling up the science.

Neighborhoods in Senegalese cities are getting a makeover – residents are clearing waste, planting flowers, and repainting buildings for a nationwide competition.

A grassroots movement in Uganda is equipping young women with tools to better adapt to climate change, to make the next generation more climate-resilient.

In Burundi, millions don’t have access to a clean drinking supply. Pollution is part of the problem. DW meets people who collect scrap metal to stop it from leaching toxic chemicals into groundwater and creating useful products.

Flash flooding is becoming an increasing problem in Lagos and surrounding areas. Climate change is causing heavier rainfall. The poor drainage system, which is also often clogged by garbage, has worsened the problem. So, what can be done?

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