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World: State of the Climate in Africa 2025 [EN/AR]
By World Meteorological Organization at ReliefWeb
· June 18, 2026
· 7 min read
. Extreme weather and climate events impact millions in Africa in 2025 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (WMO) – Extreme weather and climate-related events affected at least 13 million people and led to over 3 000 reported fatalities in Africa in 2025, with knock-on effects across all sectors of the economy and
Key takeaway The State of the Climate in Africa 2025 provides a consolidated regional assessment, with authoritative information on key climate indicators, impacts and risks to support decision-making.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 7 min
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