New Delhi, July 24 -- Summary 14 of Africa's 23 known climate lawsuits were filed between 2021-2025, the continent's most climate-disaster-prone period.

Over 221 million people in Africa were affected by floods, droughts, and heatwaves during this time.

Africa accounts for just 0.87% of global climate litigation, but activity is rising sharply.

74% of African climate lawsuits between 2011-2025 target the energy, oil and gas sectors.

Key cases include the Thabametsi coal plant decision and lawsuits against Eskom and Sosian Energy Ltd.

Courts are increasingly recognised as tools for accountability, rights protection, and stopping harmful projects.

11 of the 23 cases remain unresolved, with delays rooted in weak laws, lack of data, and...