Capital and largest city of Malawi, economic hub
The Times of Israel reports that Ben Gvir has announced a freeze on senior police appointments except for urgent cases, citing election timing. The move follows disputes over the rank and personnel aligned with the Attorney General, with Haaretz and Channel 12 mentioning ongoing talks and potential reappointments. Other All Africa items detail corruption probes and arrests within national authorities in Malawi and Mozambique.
Climate patterns have intensified this year, driving heatwaves, droughts and floods across multiple regions. Governments are mobilising finance, strengthening resilience, and adjusting policies as temperatures and rainfall shift. Aid budgets face pressure while activists warn of rising humanitarian needs.
Kabila has announced the Front pour la Refondation de la Nation (FRN), a politico-military alliance that replaces the AFC/M23. He will lead the FRN, with deputies from AFC-M23 figures. The FRN vows to end tyranny by any means, including force, amid ongoing fighting in eastern DR Congo and stalled Doha peace talks.
The government has faced sharp questions about who is steering the country as President Mutharika remains abroad on a private trip. Fuel shortages persist, medicines are scarce, and public confidence is waning as the opposition demands transparency and a clear plan to address the economy.
The Bundibugyo Ebola strain has infected more than 11,000 people since mid-May, with at least 5,387 deaths in the DRC. Health authorities warn fighting and poor infrastructure are hampering containment; WHO and MSF call for action as cholera looms in Kinshasa and beyond. Eight of 26 provinces are affected.