Rescuers moved the apes after their habitats were threatened by intense wildfires over the summer. #Orangutans #Borneo #WildlifeConservation
Orangutans released back into Borneo forest after devastating fires
A young orangutan has been rescued from wildfires in Borneo. Named Novita, the three- to four-year-old female was found clinging to a tree in Central Kalimantan on 26 September, with burns to her hands and feet after crossing the flames. #OrangutanRescue #BorneoWildfires #HabitatDestruction
Indonesia: Baby orangutan saved from Borneo wildfires as habitat destruction escalates
We explain why Indonesia’s peatland fires are so difficult to battle and produce so much haze. #Wildfires #Indonesia #ToxicSmog
Why is it so hard to put out Indonesian fires shrouding the region in toxic smog?
The BBC’s Tessa Wong breaks down how one of Indonesia’s worst wildfire seasons is impacting countries around South East Asia. #ToxicHaze #Wildfires #SingaporeLandmarks
How toxic haze is causing Singapore’s landmarks to disappear
The author wrote that the EU’s Copernicus system had mapped, for the first time, how ozone, Saharan dust and wildfire smoke crossed borders over thousands of miles, driven by emissions and heat. https://t.co/LM3gVviAgV #Pollution #ClimateChange #AirQuality #EU
Africa Daily Report — 3 October 2026 Major developments reported during the previous 24 hours. 1. Ethiopia / Eritrea — Fighting advances toward Mekelle as regional-war fears intensify Ethiopian federal forces and allied militias advanced toward Mekelle amid renewed fighting with the TPLF-led rebel alliance. The military escalation comes alongside the rupture of diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea, while the African Union has urged Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt to exercise maximum restraint. The combination of battlefield escalation, diplomatic expulsions and regional rivalries makes this the continent's most consequential security development today. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/ethiopian-forces-near-tigray-capital-fears-grow-wider-conflict-2026-10-02/ 2. DR Congo — Ebola death toll passes 4,000 as response is disrupted Importance: 10/10 — Critical DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has reached about 8,300 confirmed cases and more than 4,000 deaths. Containment is being undermined by insecurity, destruction of treatment infrastructure, difficulties tracing displaced contacts and health-worker payment disputes. The outbreak is now the deadliest Ebola episode in DRC's history. Source: https://apnews.com/article/4c79b59ec81a08675d2506c9e176d125 3. Sierra Leone / EU — Aid dispute linked to wanted cocaine trafficker Importance: 9/10 — Very High The EU has suspended €18 million in financial support to Sierra Leone, according to the Dutch government, amid a dispute over Freetown's cooperation in efforts to arrest and extradite convicted cocaine trafficker Jos Leijdekkers. Sierra Leone disputes the characterization of the funding delay as punishment over the fugitive case, saying procedural financing issues are involved. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/eu-cuts-aid-sierra-leone-over-its-help-convicted-cocaine-kingpin-netherlands-2026-10-01/ 4. Guinea-Bissau — Military authorities block former president Embalo's return Guinea-Bissau's military leadership has barred ousted former president Umaro Sissoco Embalo from returning from exile, citing security concerns. Embalo had announced plans to return ahead of the 6 December presidential election and says he intends to contest it. The decision adds uncertainty to the country's political transition and electoral process. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/guinea-bissau-military-leaders-bar-ousted-presidents-return-2026-10-02/ 5. Cameroon / Central African Republic — $391 million World Bank-backed corridor financing Importance: 8/10 — High Cameroon's President Paul Biya authorized a €347.5 million ($390.9 million) World Bank loan agreement for the Douala–Bangui Economic Corridor project. The investment is intended to improve infrastructure and economic connectivity between Cameroon and the Central African Republic, making it an important regional trade and logistics project. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/cameroon-authorises-391-million-world-bank-loan-2026-10-02/ 6. South Africa — Political killings reach record level ahead of local elections At least 43 people were reported killed in suspected politically connected attacks in South Africa from January through September, according to research published ahead of the 4 November local elections. KwaZulu-Natal has been particularly affected. The violence adds a serious security dimension to the election. Source: https://www.africanews.com/programmes/news/ 7. Kenya — $16 billion Lamu refinery faces another legal challenge Importance: 8/10 — High The planned $16 billion Dangote refinery at Lamu, one of East Africa's largest prospective industrial investments, faces another legal challenge. Consumer-rights group COFEK is seeking disclosure of details surrounding the Kenyan government's planned participation, adding to an existing land-related court dispute. Source: https://www.okayafrica.com/today-in-africa-october-2-2026-ethiopia-eritrea-rift-raises-regional-war-fears-eu-suspends-aid-to-sierra-leone/1440442 8. Botswana — Elephant cull for independence celebrations triggers conservation controversy Importance: 7/10 — High Botswana authorized the killing of 23 elephants and dozens of antelope to provide meat during its 60th independence celebrations, reopening debate over elephant management and hunting. The government argues that controlled hunting helps manage its exceptionally large elephant population and benefits communities exposed to human-wildlife conflict; conservationists have criticized the decision. Source: https://apnews.com/article/4f85f8d5c144a464eae2fc721135213e 9. Algeria — Parliament backs death penalty for deliberate forest arson Algeria's parliament approved legislation providing for the death penalty for deliberately setting fire to forests, woods or fields, following deadly wildfire seasons. Algeria retains capital punishment in law but has not carried out an execution since 1993. The legislation still requires further institutional review before final ratification. Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/10/algeria-moves-restore-death-penalty-arson-what-know 10. Sudan — Rights groups warn of widespread sexual violence against women and girls Importance: 9/10 — Very High Sudanese women's-rights organizations are warning that sexual violence, exploitation, detention and torture remain widespread amid the war, with many cases likely undocumented because of insecurity and fear of retaliation. Displaced women and girls are especially vulnerable as conflict, hunger and the collapse of livelihoods compound protection risks. Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202610020092.html #Africa #AfricaNews #TopNewsOfAfrica #SierraLeone #EuropeanUnion #EU #AidDispute #CocaineTrafficking #JosLeijdekkers #Diplomacy #Cameroon #CentralAfricanRepublic #WorldBank #DoualaBanguiCorridor #Infrastructure #RegionalTrade #Logistics #AfricanEconomy #Ethiopia #Eritrea #Tigray #Mekelle #HornOfAfrica #RegionalConflict #RegionalSecurity #AfricanSecurity #Geopolitics #AfricaToday #wrldorg
It is estimated more than 200 people have died in blazes in the north-east of the country over the summer. #Algeria #Wildfires #DeathPenalty
Algeria introduces death penalty for arsonists after deadly wildfires
Around 175,000 people in Indonesia have suffered from respiratory illness since August. #Wildfires #AirQuality #HealthImpact
Watch: How toxic smog from wildfires is making Indonesians sick
Around 175,000 people in Indonesia have suffered from respiratory illness since August. #Wildfires #AirQuality #Indonesia
Watch: How toxic smog from wildfires is making Indonesians sick
More than 40,000 of the cases – which range from mild coughs to pneumonia – involve toddlers. #Wildfires #AirPollution #Indonesia
More than 170,000 respiratory cases recorded in haze-choked Indonesia
The urgency is obvious. This year, fires have burnt 668,000 hectares across Europe. Drought stopped power plants. Heat killed tens of thousands. Read my whole speech here. 👇 https://t.co/t1iuvhhrvy #ClimateCrisis #Wildfires #Drought #EU
Our emergency crews have saved countless lives and homes from the wildfires this summer. And I wanted to tell the story of a Danish pilot, Rune Kyndal. Rune gave his life to save others. Today, all of Europe owes him ↓ https://t.co/SlJJ9Or5sd #HeroPilot #WildfireRescue #ThankYouRune #DK #EU
Spain’s firefighters were battling a major wildfire in Tuéjar, in the Valencia region, on 15 September, after flames spread through the Alto Turia Biosphere Reserve. #Wildfire #Spain #Firefighters
Huge wildfire in Valencia region burns 690 hectares after Spain’s hottest summer
We are setting up a new 🇪🇺 group of first responders to improve our response to wildfires & bring recommendations. Today we honour Rune Kyndal, an EU firefighting pilot, and all those who lost their lives saving others. #EUpreparedness #SOTEU #EUpreparedness #FirstResponders #WildfireResponse #EU
AFRYKA — RAPORT DZIENNY 10 września 2026 | najważniejsze wydarzenia z ostatnich 24 godzin 1. DR Kongo: epidemia Eboli coraz trudniejsza do opanowania — znaczenie: 10/10 WHO ostrzega, że epidemia staje się coraz bardziej zróżnicowana geograficznie, a odsetek zgonów poza placówkami medycznymi osiągnął 75% w tygodniu 31 sierpnia–6 września. To wskazuje na problemy z dostępem do leczenia, wykrywaniem przypadków i bezpiecznym postępowaniem ze zmarłymi. Źródło: Ghana News Agency / WHO https://gna.org.gh/2026/09/dr-congos-ebola-outbreak-increasingly-heterogeneous-with-high-community-deaths-who/ 2. Sudan: kolejne zamknięcia placówek medycznych wskutek cięć finansowania — znaczenie: 10/10 Organizacje humanitarne ostrzegają, że 36 klinik może zostać zamkniętych, ograniczając dostęp do opieki dla ponad 473 tys. osób. Wojna zniszczyła znaczną część systemu ochrony zdrowia, a epidemie odry, cholery i malarii dodatkowo zwiększają presję. Źródło: Associated Press https://apnews.com/article/2a02cc9c366a8afb0c79c23a32eceeb3 3. Nigeria: pojawiły się informacje o tajnym rozejmie z Boko Haram — znaczenie: 9/10 Według śledztwa The New Humanitarian, opisywanego przez Al Jazeera, od czerwca obowiązuje niejawny rozejm między władzami Nigerii i Boko Haram. Porozumienie miało umożliwić uwolnienie 360 porwanych mieszkańców. Jeśli zostanie potwierdzone, może oznaczać istotną zmianę w wieloletnim konflikcie na północnym wschodzie kraju. Źródło: Al Jazeera / The New Humanitarian https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/9/nigeria-boko-haram-reportedly-reach-secret-three-month-ceasefire 4. Sudan: nowa ofensywa dyplomatyczna wokół rozmów pokojowych — znaczenie: 9/10 Generał Abdel Fattah al-Burhan spotkał się 9 września z przedstawicielami ONZ, Unii Afrykańskiej, UE, Ligi Arabskiej i IGAD. Rozmowy mają otworzyć drogę do wiarygodnego procesu politycznego, zakończenia wojny SAF–RSF i powrotu do cywilnych rządów. Źródło: Sudan Tribune https://sudantribune.com/article/318567 5. Senegal: wierzyciele organizują się przed restrukturyzacją zadłużenia — znaczenie: 8/10 Posiadacze obligacji Senegalu utworzyli grupę wierzycieli i zatrudnili kancelarię White & Case. Dzieje się to po ujawnieniu problemów z raportowaniem zadłużenia i w trakcie przygotowań do przebudowy profilu długu oraz nowego programu z MFW. Źródło: Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/senegal-bondholder-group-appoints-white-case-as-legal-adviser-sources-say-2026-09-09/ 6. Kenia: USA wchodzą mocniej w sektor minerałów krytycznych — znaczenie: 8/10 Waszyngton zapowiedział wsparcie dla rozwoju przetwarzania minerałów krytycznych w Kenii, zwłaszcza wokół złoża Mrima Hill. Projekt wpisuje się w globalną konkurencję USA–Chiny o dostęp do metali ziem rzadkich i niobu oraz może zwiększyć znaczenie Kenii w łańcuchach dostaw surowców strategicznych. Źródło: Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/us-says-it-will-help-develop-kenyas-critical-minerals-processing-2026-09-09/ 7. Kenia: pielęgniarki kończą 43-dniowy strajk — znaczenie: 8/10 Po sześciu tygodniach protestu pielęgniarki podpisały porozumienie z rządem i mają wrócić do pracy w ciągu 24 godzin. Strajk poważnie obciążył szpitale, a lekarze grozili przyłączeniem się do protestu. Źródło: Associated Press https://apnews.com/article/019e913b5e2be6dfc45a512cabead02e 8. Angola: otwarcie lokalnego rynku obligacji na inwestorów zagranicznych — znaczenie: 7/10 Angola chce zwiększyć dostęp inwestorów zagranicznych do rynku długu krajowego wartego ok. 18,6 mld USD i rozmawia z JPMorgan o wejściu do nowego indeksu obligacji rynków granicznych. Celem jest dywersyfikacja finansowania i ograniczenie zależności od długu dolarowego. Źródło: Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/angola-moves-open-local-bond-market-eyes-jpmorgan-debt-benchmark-2026-09-09/ 9. Gambia: kryzys energetyczny przeradza się w kryzys polityczny — znaczenie: 7/10 Prezydent Adama Barrow uznał długotrwałe przerwy w dostawach prądu za sytuację nadzwyczajną po protestach w Bandżulu i okolicach. Niektóre przerwy trwają nawet 48 godzin, a demonstracje odbywają się w okresie poprzedzającym grudniowe wybory prezydenckie. Źródło: AllAfrica / Africanews https://allafrica.com/stories/202609090119.html 10. Kenia: pożar na Mount Kenya objął ok. 8 700 hektarów — znaczenie: 7/10 Pożar zagraża ekosystemom wysokogórskim, zasobom wody i siedliskom chronionych gatunków na obszarze wpisanym na listę UNESCO. Trwa akcja gaśnicza z udziałem służb państwowych, wojska, organizacji ochrony przyrody i lotnictwa. Źródło: Africanews / AP https://www.africanews.com/amp/2026/09/09/concerns-over-wildlife-water-supply-as-wildfire-rages-across-mount-kenya/ #Afryka #Africa #DRC #healthcare #ebola #Kenya #kania #Senegal #Sudan #security #bezpieczenstwo #wojna# #nigeria #angola #gambia #bokoharam #mineraly #loadshadding #mountkenya #wiadomosci #news
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak "increasingly heterogeneous" with high community deaths: WHO | Ghana News Agency
This summer has tested us. Almost 700,000 hectares have already burned across the EU. The season is not over yet. Firefighters and pilots lost their lives doing their duty. Exchanges with the @EP_Environment Committee on the EU’s response to the summer wildfires. https://t.co/zFg25zd4bR #Wildfires #EU #ClimateCrisis #EU
While #wildfires burn across the UK, @Barclays has helped arrange a $750 million bond for Harbour Energy, 1 of the largest independent oil & gas companies operating in the #NorthSea. The timing could hardly be more striking. 🚨 Send a Climate Warning ⚠️ https://t.co/Ja2NRK9Ses https://t.co/6uPAOaYaKE #Wildfires #ClimateChange #NorthSea #UK
