South African floods leave many dead
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared KwaZulu-Natal a disaster zone as the death toll from recent floods is confirmed to be more than 250.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared KwaZulu-Natal a disaster zone and blames climate change for the heavy rains and devastating floods which have claimed more than 250 lives.
Ivory Coast’s prime minister has resigned as President Alassane Ouattara decreases the number of ministers in his government.
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Photo: A man walks through a flooded road following heavy rains and winds in Durban. Credit: AFP/Getty Images.
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