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Sam Nujoma, the revolutionary figure who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and became its first president, has passed away at the age of 95. Recognized as Namibia’s "founding father," Nujoma died on Saturday night after being hospitalized for three weeks......
Mayotte, a French territory in the Indian Ocean, was hit by a new tropical storm on Sunday, just weeks after the destructive Cyclone Chido wreaked havoc on the islands, causing extensive damage and a large-scale recovery operation. Authorities urged residents to stay indoors or seek shelter, stock up......
The impact of Cyclone Chido in northern Mozambique has intensified, with official figures now confirming at least 120 fatalities and hundreds of injuries, according to the latest report from the National Institute for Disaster Management (INGD) released Monday. The destruction has reached catastrophic......
The death toll from Cyclone Chido has risen to 73 in Mozambique, with the majority of casualties concentrated in the northern Cabo Delgado province. Officials report 66 deaths in Cabo Delgado, four in Nampula, and three in Niassa provinces, while one person remains unaccounted for. The cyclone struck......
On Thursday, Mozambican police used tear gas to disperse thousands of demonstrators in Maputo, marking the largest protest yet against the ruling Frelimo party, which was declared the winner of a contested election held on October 9. The demonstration followed increasing public anger over the election......