Malawi tops the news as famine relief tightens; a landlocked Southeast African nation known for Lake Malawi, political shifts, and shared history with Britain. Short bio: republic in SE Africa, borders Mozambique/ Tanzania/Zambia.
Recent heavy rains in Kenya have caused deadly floods, with 81 deaths and thousands displaced. Meanwhile, England's water levels remain stable after a wetter-than-normal winter, but drought warnings persist due to dry March conditions. Authorities in both regions continue monitoring and responding to ongoing weather impacts.
Multiple lawsuits challenge President Trump’s efforts to undertake renovations and name changes at the Kennedy Center and other historic sites without congressional approval. Courts have issued rulings blocking or questioning the legality of these actions, citing violations of laws and preservation standards. The legal disputes highlight tensions over presidential authority and historic preservation.
The 2026 World Happiness Report reveals a significant decline in life satisfaction among under-25s in Western countries, especially in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, linked to heavy social media use. Finland remains the happiest nation for the ninth year, while Costa Rica rises to fourth place. The report highlights social media's harmful effects on youth mental health, particularly among teenage girls.
On March 20, 2026, a drone strike hit Al Deain Teaching Hospital in East Darfur, Sudan, killing 70 people including 13 children, two nurses, and a doctor. The attack injured 146 others and severely damaged the hospital, rendering it non-functional. This marks the 213th attack on healthcare facilities since Sudan's civil war began in April 2023, with over 2,000 fatalities reported.
Somalia, Malawi, and Haiti are experiencing worsening humanitarian crises driven by drought, flooding, and violence. Somalia faces a hunger crisis with displaced families, Malawi endures floods destroying crops, and Haiti confronts rising food insecurity amid gang violence. Funding shortages and ongoing disruptions threaten further deterioration.
Kenya's court has upheld a ruling that abortion is not a fundamental right, citing the right to life from conception. The decision overturns a 2022 ruling that allowed emergency abortions, and the government is expected to appeal. The ruling impacts reproductive rights amid ongoing legal and health debates.
A European study has quantified how inequality increases temperature-related deaths. If Europe’s regions reached the lowest level of material deprivation, heat and cold-related mortality could fall by up to 30%, a major policy argument for targeted relief and poverty reduction.
A cross-section of recent reporting shows ongoing concerns about press freedom and media independence. Liberia, Namibia, southern Africa and EU states are facing threats to journalists, while regional bodies highlight economic and legal pressures threatening viability and safety.
Mkango has filed registration documents with the US SEC to raise international financing for Songwe Hill in Malawi, signaling a major step for the country’s mining sector. Economists warn the move heightens exposure to global commodity cycles unless a Sovereign Wealth Fund is established to manage revenues and safeguard macroeconomic stability.
A new wave of xenophobic protests across South Africa has displaced hundreds of migrants, with Mozambicans and other foreigners sheltering in town halls and community centres. Several deaths have been reported in Mossel Bay, and governments are arranging documentation drives and voluntary repatriations as authorities pledge a crackdown on violence.