World Mar 14 At least 56 dead as cyclone continues slamming southern Africa By Vitus-Gregory Gondwe, Wanjohi Kabukuru, Associated Press
World Mar 13 Cyclone Freddy claims more lives as it slams Malawi, Mozambique An unrelenting Cyclone Freddy that is currently battering southern Africa has killed at least 56 people in Malawi and Mozambique since it struck the continent for a second time on Saturday night, authorities in both countries have confirmed. By Wanjohi Kabukuru, Vitus-Gregory Gondwe, Associated Press
World Nov 29 How the author of ‘If You Give a Mouse a Cookie’ hopes to help inspire a new generation of authors Laura Numeroff’s love for books began very early in life. That love, fostered by a childhood in which she was surrounded by books and art, led to a long and successful career writing children’s books, including such beloved works as… By Sebastian Rich
World May 18 Mozambique declares polio outbreak after identifying first wild case in 30 years Health authorities in Mozambique have declared a polio outbreak after confirming that a child in the country's northeastern Tete province had been paralyzed by the disease. By Associated Press
Politics Mar 18 WATCH: Secretary of State Antony Blinken hosts Malawian president U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken welcomed Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera to the State Department for bilateral talks on Friday. Watch the meeting in the player above. Blinken called Malawi “a remarkable democratic success story,” and applauded its opposition to… By Associated Press
Sep 03 Watch 2:27 A Brief But Spectacular take on empowering Malawi during the pandemic The pandemic has created immense challenges for people around the world. In Malawi, an extremely poor country in southern Africa, the situation is complicated by the fact that many residents don’t have access to services and supplies that Americans tend… Continue watching
Jan 16 1st malaria vaccine tried out in babies in 3 African nations By Cara Anna, Lauren Neergaard, Associated Press Malaria is one of the world's deadliest and most stubborn diseases. Now babies in three African nations are getting the first vaccine for malaria in an unusual pilot program. Continue reading
Mar 24 Cyclone death toll above 750; aid workers fear cholera outbreaks By Cara Anna, Associated Press Nearly 110,000 people are now in camps more than a week after Cyclone Idai hit and as efforts to rescue people trapped by the floods wind down, aid workers across the vast region are bracing for the spread of disease. Continue reading
Mar 21 Watch 2:48 In Mozambique, cyclone survivors grow frantic amid shortage of food As the death toll from a deadly tropical cyclone climbs to 550, Mozambique’s political situation is adding to the woes of its people. Survivors of the catastrophe are scrambling to find food and supplies, but there’s a sense more aid… Continue watching
Mar 20 Watch 3:00 After devastating cyclone, Mozambique fears hunger, disease The catastrophe is still growing for hundreds of thousands of people across southern Africa. The death toll from last week’s tropical cyclone has topped 300 in Mozambique and two neighboring countries, where floodwaters have stranded some survivors in trees and… Continue watching