The impact of air pollution on African populations is under-researched due to limited air quality data and health studies.

BC Global Observatory uncovers striking economic and human cost in first continent-wide study of far-reaching impacts of air pollution Furthermore, air pollution is costing African countries billions ...

Common sources of air pollution in Africa include vehicle emissions and industrial activities, as well as the burning of agricultural waste after harvesting. The use of solid fuels in homes like ...

A new marine pollution act to prevent pollution from ships will see fines of between R500 000 and R10m being issued to anyone ...

But where does air pollution fit in? While infectious diseases remain a major concern in Africa, cardiovascular disease cases are increasing, especially in urban areas. Between 1990 and 2019 ...

Scientists Marvellous Adeoye, Mariachiara Di Cesare and Mark Miller explain what is known and what isn’t about air pollution and cardiovascular health in Africa. While infectious diseases remain ...

South Africa’s failing wastewater treatment plants are leading the country to an ecological disaster, with spillages poisoning drinking and crop production water.

Kampala currently ranks among Africa’s most polluted cities, according to the IQAir index, with average levels of particulate matter almost eight times higher than those recommended by WHO. According ...

Air quality monitors powered by artificial intelligence (AI) are being deployed in Uganda's capital city in efforts to drive down pollution-related illnesses, especially among vulnerable populations.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Amendment Bill, ...