Forcing refugees into an overcrowded camp deprives children of schooling and hurts the local economy.
Africa, which contributes just 4 percent of global CO2 emissions, will suffer the most from climate change.
The vessel, a canoe, was carrying 37 people across the Shire River when the incident took place.
A new women’s collective is helping fishmongers diversify incomes as sex-for-fish requests increase in parts of Malawi.
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From Malawi to Mississippi, deadly cyclones are ravaging the planet. But scientists warn they could get even scarier.
Storm has destroyed water systems and toilets, sparking concerns the country’s deadliest cholera outbreak will worsen.
In Malawi, more than 400 people have died in the flooding caused by Cyclone Freddy.
World Meteorological Organization says Cyclone Freddy, which started in February, is likely the longest-ever.
The storm, likely the longest lasting in southern hemisphere, has killed hundreds and displaced hundreds of thousands.
In interview with Al Jazeera, Lazarus Chakwera calls for international help as death toll from Cyclone Freddy tops 300.
The death toll after Cyclone Freddy is rising, even as hundreds remain missing and rescue services are slow to come.
Vast majority of deaths occurred in Malawi from the highly unusual storm.
Malawians dig through mud for survivors; Mozambique says fallout from storm’s second landfall was worse than expected.
One of the strongest cyclones ever recorded in the Southern Hemisphere hits Southern Africa for the second time.
