southern africa

Six feared dead in Mozambique floods

Maputo – Six people were feared dead in Mozambique on Tuesday after they tried to cross rivers swollen by floodwaters... Read more

1 Feb, 2022

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Mozambique says Tanzanian insurgent leader killed

Maputo – A Tanzanian jihadist leader responsible for audacious attacks in northern Mozambique has been killed, police announced on Monday.... Read more

1 Feb, 2022

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Eswatini activist arrested for destroying king’s photo

Manzini – A student leader was arrested on Monday in Eswatini for destroying photos of King Mswati III, prompting protests... Read more

1 Feb, 2022

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Malawi swears in new govt after sackings over graft

Lilongwe – Malawi’s new government was sworn in on Sunday after President Lazarus Chakwera’s surprise sacking of seven ministers... Read more

31 Jan, 2022

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Tropical Storm Ana leaves trail of destruction in Madagascar

Antananarivo – Residents in an inundated neighbourhood of Madagascar’s capital Antananarivo are returning with dread to see what remains... Read more

30 Jan, 2022

Angola

Angolan president vows to battle graft ahead of elections

Luanda – Angola President Joao Lourenco on Friday set out his party’s agenda ahead of general elections due in August,... Read more

29 Jan, 2022

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WATCH | Deadly storm Ana strands tens of thousands in southern Africa

Lilongwe – Torrential rains from deadly Tropical Storm Ana subsided on Friday leaving tens of thousands of people across... Read more

29 Jan, 2022

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Malawi president fires seven ministers over graft

Lilongwe – Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera on Friday unveiled a new 30-member cabinet, dropping or demoting seven ministers, three days... Read more

29 Jan, 2022

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