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Cyclone Freddy

South Africa’s impressive social protection system could be used to help mitigate climate disasters

South Africa

South Africa’s impressive social protection system could be used to help mitigate climate disasters

By Zak Essa and Jack Calland

War on nature — Malawi’s Michiru Forest Reserve is being horrifically stripped to extinction

Africa

War on nature — Malawi’s Michiru Forest Reserve is being horrifically stripped to extinction

By Blessings Chingagwe

While thousands of Africans still suffer from Cyclone Freddy’s devastation, researchers aim to improve early warning systems

Africa

While thousands of Africans still suffer from Cyclone Freddy’s devastation, researchers aim to improve early warning systems

By Kristin Engel

Fears persist that Cyclone Freddy’s record-breaking devastation is becoming the new normal

Africa

Fears persist that Cyclone Freddy’s record-breaking devastation is becoming the new normal

By Aimée-Noël Mbiyozo and Ottilia Anna Maunganidze

Mango tree saves top Malawian musician from death in floods

Our Burning Planet

Mango tree saves top Malawian musician from death in floods

By Thomas Kachere

Malawi declares State of Disaster as Cyclone Freddy death toll rises

Newsdeck

Malawi declares State of Disaster as Cyclone Freddy death toll rises

By Bloomberg

Detailed: SA Air Force chopper’s dramatic rescue of man from raging Mozambique river

Africa

Detailed: SA Air Force chopper’s dramatic rescue of man from raging Mozambique river

By Peter Fabricius

Cyclone Freddy’s deadly trail of destruction a grim reminder of the need to prioritise climate adaptation

Africa

Cyclone Freddy’s deadly trail of destruction a grim reminder of the need to prioritise climate adaptation

By Julia Evans

Cholera risk in Malawi climbs as Cyclone Freddy wreaks further havoc

Newsdeck

Cholera risk in Malawi climbs as Cyclone Freddy wreaks further havoc

By Bloomberg

Ready for Freddy? SA must prepare for more intense weather events

South Africa

Ready for Freddy? SA must prepare for more intense weather events

By Julia Evans