The Osun River sustains millions, and passes through a UNESCO-recognized, sacred forest. Now it’s at the center of an environmental and public health threat.

They look like moody dinosaurs and hunt with lightning-fast tongues. In Uganda, one conservationist protects them while inspiring children and supporting local livelihoods.

From farms to markets, fresh produce rot within days. Harnessing the sun to chill food is proving to be a game changer in Nigeria.

In a Lagos market, spoiled pineapples and watermelons are turned into biogas. The pilot plant provides light, cooking gas and power while cutting thousands of tons of CO2.

In Uganda, hand-dug wells provide water but it’s sometimes polluted. One man is bringing change, with solutions for purifying groundwater and recycling wastewater.

Masoud Kipanya has built Tanzania’s first electric truck. It costs far less than imports and runs up to 150 kilometers, but the country still lacks public chargers and faces daily power cuts.

Uganda’s e-cargo bikes, backed by a national e-mobility plan, are powering health care, creating jobs and cutting pollution.

From aluminium cans to couture: Roberto Zinli’s recycled fashion is redefining style and sustainability across Benin’s catwalk scene.

Urban foresters in the Ugandan capital are assessing tree numbers and health, as the city expands its tree cover to beat the heat and improve air quality.

Nairobi’s construction sector mines a lot of sand, depleting rivers and water supplies. But sand dams and new building methods can repair the situation.

Bazin fabric is a vibrant craft in Mali, but its beauty hides environmental and health costs. Some artisans are pioneering cleaner dyeing methods.

Serbia’s capital has become a haven for bees. Local beekeepers are finding unusual ways to highlight the importance of the pollinators for biodiversity.

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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