East Africa: Below-Normal Rainfall Expected Across Northern Greater Horn of Africa During June-September Season, Climate Forum Warns

East Africa: Below-Normal Rainfall Expected Across Northern Greater Horn of Africa During June-September Season, Climate Forum Warns

Nairobi — The Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF) has forecast a high likelihood of below-normal rainfall across much of the northern Greater Horn of Africa during the critical June-September 2026 rainy season, raising concerns over potential impacts on food security, water availability, and livelihoods in the region. The outlook released by the…

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Study: Increased rainfall accelerates grass growth, influencing wildfires and animal migration patterns in the Serengeti

Study: Increased rainfall accelerates grass growth, influencing wildfires and animal migration patterns in the Serengeti

New research analyzes the influence of changes in rainfall to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. PHOTO/Richard Mortel/Flickr, CC BY 2.0 By SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT [email protected] The Serengeti is one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. The massive savanna stretches more than 30,000 square kilometers across Tanzania and southwestern Kenya, and conservation sites, including national parks and…

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