Heat with no end: climate model sets out an unbearable future for parts of Africa

By the end of this century, parts of Africa could face heatwaves for 250-300 days a year, which will make it difficult for people to survive.

By: Oluwafemi E. Adeyeri, Australian National University, The Conversation

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Published: February 9, 2026

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By Oluwafemi E. Adeyeri, Australian National University

People often think of a heatwave as a temporary event, a brutal week of sun that eventually breaks with a cool breeze. But as the climate changes globally, in parts of Africa, that level of heat is becoming a permanent part of the weather.

Research shows Africa’s exposure to dangerous heat is rising rapidly. Until now, estimating how severe this heat would become was challenging. This …

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