Malawi’s vice-president, Saulos Chilima, and nine others have died in a plane crash, President Lazarus Chakwera confirmed on live TV. The military plane, which was carrying Chilima and former first lady Shanil Dzimbiri to a funeral for an ex-minister, crashed on a hillside in the Chikangawa forest in northern Malawi […]
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An aircraft carrying Malawi’s Vice-President Saulos Chilima and nine others has gone missing, according to a statement from the president’s office. The Malawi Defence Force aircraft “went off the radar” shortly after departing from the capital, Lilongwe, on Monday morning, the BBC reports. The plane was scheduled to land at […]
Zimbabwe’s healthcare system is on the brink of collapse. Chronic underfunding, rampant corruption, and a massive exodus of healthcare professionals have left millions without adequate care. For many, the struggle is personal and life-threatening. Among those battling the system is 29-year-old Oswald Tanaka Mankanya, a kidney dialysis patient whose story […]
After a major setback in last week’s election, South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) is negotiating with other parties to form a coalition government. On Sunday, the Electoral Commission (IEC) declared the elections “free and fair” but noted no party gained an outright majority. The final results showed the […]
In a heartfelt journey to Nigeria, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry opened up about their impactful three-day tour, offering a glimpse into their personal connection and mission-driven endeavours. The former royals embarked on a whirlwind trip that saw them visiting Nigeria’s military headquarters and championing the Invictus Games, a cause […]
Amidst the scorched landscapes and parched earth of Zambia, a nation reeling from the grip of its worst drought in over two decades, lies an opportunity for transformation. In an exclusive conversation with BACKCOVERNEWS.COM, Dr. Elias Munshya, Zambia’s High Commissioner to Australia, unveiled a vision of hope amidst the devastation, […]
Namibia is in mourning following the passing of President Hage Gottfried Geingob, who succumbed to illness while undergoing medical treatment at a hospital in the capital city, Windhoek. Vice-President Nangolo Mbumba officially announced the president’s death in the early hours of Sunday morning, Reuters reports. President Geingob, aged 82, was […]
The devastation caused by the recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa demonstrates again that the country is not moving fast enough to adopt appropriate urban planning. It should be integrating risk assessment and management in the design and development of cities. This is becoming more urgent as the frequency of floods […]
President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been inaugurated for a second five-year term after contentious elections in December. Speaking during the ceremony in the capital on Saturday, Tshisekedi, 60, expressed his commitment to a more united, stronger, and prosperous Congo. “I am taking back the […]
Plastic pollution is a menace worldwide. Plastics are now found in every environment on the planet, from the deepest seas to the atmosphere and human bodies. Scientific evidence describing harm to the environment and humans is growing. Hence, the United Nations has resolved to negotiate a legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution. Strategies to achieve this goal include provisions […]
