Located in the central arid region of Tunisia, Metlaoui sees periodic bursts of rainfall which can cause flash floods. In 2009, floods damaged the cities main railroad, a vital line for the regions mining operations.

Tunisia’s Thirst Uprising: A Nation on the Edge

Despite major gains since the Arab Spring, Tunisia's future remains…

Drought-Hit Zimbabwe Unravels Amid Humanitarian, Economic, and Political Crises

Protests threaten to unseat Mugabe government, while four million people face hunger.

Water Scarcity, Public Protest Slow Foreign Farmland Purchases

New GRAIN study finds changed conditions in international “land grabs.”

This Is South Africa

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Love, despair, and human progress converge in a magnificent land.

El Nino Is Over But the Damage Continues

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More than 60 million people face hunger, malnutrition. By…

Radebe Wild Coast Murder Yields No Suspects

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Police expand investigation as case attracts international attention.

Karoo Uranium, Fossil Energy Development Defies Water Scarcity and Reason

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Renewable energy flourishes while South Africa leadership pursues risky, costly conventional fuels path.

South Africa Locks Onto Coal Despite Water Risks, Grim Market Trends

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Demand and prices steadily slip, causing economic and political turbulence.

South Africa Coal Projects Collide With Water Scarcity, Financial Turmoil

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Southern Africa Droughts Jeopardize Food for Millions

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Though El Nino has peaked, its effects linger across the continent.

Without Water, South Africa Anticipates A Mammoth Crop Failure

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Climate-related consequences are raising food prices, joblessness,…

Durban Water and Sanitation For Poor Sets Global Standard

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South African city's water experimentation and innovation serves…