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Originally published by The Standard BusinessJanuary 26, 2026
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Africa urged to fund its own climate action as drought risks deepen
Africa has been urged to tap into domestic resources to finance climate action, instead of relying on external funding. ..
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Africa is being urged to fund its own climate action, rather than relying on external financing, as the Horn of Africa faces worsening drought risks. This call comes amidst one of the driest rainy seasons on record, deepening humanitarian concerns across the region.
- Environment and Climate Change Principal Secretary Festus Ng’eno emphasized that Africa must be self-reliant in securing climate funding, speaking at the IGAD Summit for the 72nd Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF 72).
- The October–December 2025 rains delivered only 30 to 60 percent of normal rainfall in many areas, with drought conditions expected to persist into early 2026.
- As many as 20 to 25 million people in Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia are in need of food assistance due to climate stresses, while gaps in data collection and forecasting hinder effective response, according to director of the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) Dr. Abdi Fidar.
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