UN agencies in Malawi have been providing help to people displaced into camps, but those affected say thousands more need shelter, food, and clean water. Lameck Masina reports from Nsanje, Malawi. Producer: Marcus Harton
Some businesses resort to gasoline-powered generators
Tropical Storm Ana killed scores of people across southeastern Africa and left tens of thousands homeless
The storm killed at least 90 people and displaced tens of thousands across Madagascar, Mozambique and Malawi
Health authorities plan to meet parents and teachers to discuss the importance of vaccinating children
The country's team failed to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinals
At least 19 people in the country have been killed, and the cyclone also caused scores of casualties in Madagascar, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe
Malawi, which also lost power for two days, has deployed search and rescue teams to help people feared trapped in flood-hit areas
In Malawi, nearly two years into the COVID pandemic, only 7% of the population has been vaccinated against the coronavirus
But some security experts insist dialogue, outreach to rebels should remain an option
The plan, which includes government-wide spending cuts, follows nationwide protests against the high cost of living in Malawi, one of Africa's poorest nations
Peter Mutharika has accused President Lazarus Chakwera's government of political persecution in arresting former officials linked to the previous administration
General Vincent Nundwe says this could incite anarchy and should stop
Opposition DPP party says the arrests may be political persecution
His effort drew insults, including accusations of madness
Opposition Democratic Progress Party had asked court to rule on voting results, which put President Chakwera into office
The protesters chanted anti-government songs while carrying placards demanding that President Lazarus Chakwera fulfill his campaign promises
Director of Anti-Corruption Bureau warns that if the trend continues, Malawi will never reach its development goals
Government has begun mass distribution of mosquito nets, aiming to reach almost half the country’s population of 18 million people
Farmers are skeptical, saying commercialized farming in Malawi is only possible if banks are more flexible
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