The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released its report on the state of the climate in Africa, projecting that at least 13 million people will be impacted by extreme weather events in 2025. The report, published on June 18, 2026, highlights that the African continent is warming at a rate faster than the global average. This accelerated warming is driving increasingly frequent and intense climate-related disasters across the region. The WMO report serves as a stark warning about the escalating climate challenges facing Africa. It underscores the urgent need for increased adaptation and mitigation efforts to protect vulnerable populations and ecosystems. Further details regarding specific events and regional variations are included within the full report.