Malawi is one of the most disaster-prone countries in Africa. In the past 15 years it has experienced 16 floods, one rainfall-related landslide, five storm-related disasters, and two severe droughts.

“The Secretary-General is saddened by the loss of life, destruction of property and displacementof peopledue to theheavy rains and flooding,” said a statement from António Guterres on Sunday, passing ...

They came from governments, the United Nations, civil society, churches and other faith-based organizations to discuss the impact of Cyclone Idai that has wreaked death, havoc and destruction on ...