Tensions are high on the island nation off the coast of southeastern Africa, as opposition presidential candidates complain of a rigged election and abuses by security forces.
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Cyclone Freddy Leaves Nearly 200 Dead in Malawi
The record-breaking storm barreled across southeastern Africa into landlocked Malawi, where rescue workers searched for survivors as rain kept falling.
Cyclone Freddy Persists, Leaving Scores More Dead in Africa
A storm that has broken records for its longevity — now 35 days — swept inland from the southeastern coast of Africa and is causing massive flooding and displacement.
Cyclone Freddy Persists, Leaving Dozens More Dead in Africa, Red Cross Says
A storm that has broken records for its longevity — now 35 days — swept inland from the southeastern coast of Africa and is causing massive flooding and displacement.
Cyclone Freddy Lashes Mozambique and Madagascar
The storm, which has killed 21 people already, has hit several countries in southeastern Africa and is on track to last longer than the record of 31 days.
How the Global Spyware Industry Spiraled Out of Control
The market for commercial spyware — which allows governments to invade mobile phones and vacuum up data — is booming. Even the U.S. government is using it.
‘Life Brought Me Here.’ Madagascar Adapts to a Changing Climate
Droughts, cyclones and floods have forced the people of Madagascar, a poor country in the southern Indian Ocean, to find new homes, new livelihoods and even new diets.
To Slow World Hunger, It Will Take More Than Ukrainian Grain Exports
The departure of a grain-filled vessel from Odesa was hailed as a victory against global hunger. But experts say the crisis is so big that no single advance can reverse it.
Cyclone Batsirai Leaves Devastation and Death in Madagascar
The island nation was still reeling from the effects of Tropical Storm Ana when the new storm struck, killing more than 20 people and displacing thousands.
Drought Study on Madagascar Underlines Complexity of Climate
Low rainfall has caused a humanitarian crisis in Madagascar, but common assumptions about drought didn’t hold up to scrutiny.