Every August and September, tiny toads gather in puddles of water around South Africa’s Cape Peninsula to begin their breeding season. They rely on rainfall to keep the puddles full so they can get on with the important business of keeping their species going. Krystal Tolley explains how the region’s drying climate isn’t slowing the amphibians down - in fact, they’re adapting their breeding habits to the weather.

Coverage of outbreaks of violence in African countries is sometimes attributed to climate change. But this is misguided argues Ore Koren. Yes, drought can foster conflict as it’s done in parts of Somalia. But more often than not, climate change, which can trigger droughts and floods, is just one of many possible contributing factors. The others include corruption and dysfunctional governments.