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Black Death plague scare in Africa – Things you need to know about the devastating pandemic
Malawi has become the tenth country in Africa to be put on high alert over fears that the plague could spread there from Madagascar.
Divya Kishore Nov 13, 2017
Ten African nations now on high alert over spread of Black Death plague
Malawi has become the tenth African country to be put on high alert over fears the pneumonic plague could spread there from Madagascar.
Ben Skipper Nov 12, 2017
Vampire scare spreads in Malawi as 2 more people suspected of drinking human blood lynched
Mobs torched a 22-year-old epileptic man in Chileka and stoned another man to death after they were suspected of being vampires.
Karen Noronha Oct 20, 2017
UN pulls out staff from Malawi after vampire vigilante attacks on victims accused of 'blood sucking'
The UN pulls out staff from two districts in Malawi after mob attacks on people accused of vampirism left at least five dead.
Brendan Cole Oct 09, 2017
Have an old PC to spare? Help Alan Turing's family bring computing to rural African schools
The Turing Trust is urgently seeking more partners to support its programmes in several African nations.
Mary-Ann Russon Aug 04, 2017
Prince Harry's close friend gored by rhino during Africa conservation mission
Lawrence Munro was with a walking safari at Liwonde National Park when the rhino charged at the group.
Priya Joshi Jul 03, 2017
Rihanna and Australia's ex-PM Julia Gillard champions education in Malawi
A video from charity Global Citizen was released of the pop star and the politician.
Priya Joshi Jun 08, 2017
Malawi votes for historical amendment to irrevocably outlaw child marriage
One in two girls marry before the age of 18 in Malawi and are exposed to domestic and sexual violence.
Elsa Buchanan Feb 15, 2017
Madonna's sister has agreed to look after newly adopted children if something happens to her
Material Girl singer previously confirmed she adopted four-year-old twins from Malawi.
Tina Campbell Feb 12, 2017
1 in 4 girls is victim of scourge of child marriage despite African leaders' growing campaign
Some 125 million child brides are still exposed to domestic and sexual violence, despite leaders' efforts.
Elsa Buchanan Feb 01, 2017
Madonna denies adopting two children from Malawi: 'It's not true'
Singer is already parents to four children, including adopted David Banda and Mercy James.
Alicia Adejobi Jan 25, 2017
Edward Snowden encourages 10-year-old Malawi girl living with albinism to 'embrace difference'
Snowden wrote the letter to Annie Alfred as part of Amnesty International's campaign against human rights violations.
Ananya Roy Dec 12, 2016
#CrapFriday — Meet the Scottish café boycotting Black Friday for toilets in Malawi
EXCLUSIVE: The Real Food Cafe owner Sarah Heward speaks to IBTimes UK about the cause.
Lucia Binding Nov 25, 2016
Women's rights groups outraged over lenient sentence for HIV-positive Malawi 'hyena'
Eric Aniva admitted to having sex with more than 100 women and girls without revealing he is HIV-positive.
Ludovica Iaccino Nov 25, 2016
HIV-infected Malawi 'hyena' Eric Aniva sentenced to 2 years hard labour for 'widow cleansing'
Eric Aniva had taken part in 'sexual cleansing' practices having sex with more than 100 women and girls.
William Watkinson Nov 22, 2016
Verdict coming soon for HIV-infected Malawi man who had sex with 104 women and girls
If found guilty, Eric Aniva could get a possible jail term of 5 years.
Divya Kishore Nov 17, 2016
From delivering emergency medicine to animal conservation: Flying drones save lives in Africa
IBTimes UK meets the teams using drones to combat wildlife crime in South Africa, Malawi and Zimbabwe.
Elsa Buchanan Oct 18, 2016
Renamo militant attacks on health clinics threatening lives of thousands of civilians
In rising violent assaults, armed men have looted medicines, supplies and destroyed medical equipment.
Elsa Buchanan Aug 24, 2016
Dapp Malawi charity linked to 'cult-like' Danish organisation Teachers Group
Group is part of movement created in Denmark to provide alternative school system to troubled youths.
Ludovica Iaccino Aug 02, 2016
'Hyena' hired to have sex with girls as young as 12 arrested on Malawian president's orders
Aniva claims to have slept with 104 girls and women and is paid between $4 and $7 each time.
Romil Patel Jul 26, 2016
Malawi: HIV-infected man known as a 'hyena' paid £3 to take virginity of girls as young as 12
A 'hyena' is hired by communities in various circumstances to provide sexual 'cleansing' rituals.
William Watkinson Jul 21, 2016
Attacks on albinos in Malawi for body parts used in witchcraft soaring says Amnesty
In April, four people with albinism were murdered, the human rights group says.
William Watkinson Jun 07, 2016
Biological grandmother of Madonna's Malawian daughter pleads with singer to allow her to see Mercy
Lucy Chekechiwa, 73, has said she is 'heart-broken' after being separated from her granddaughter.
Priya Joshi Jun 04, 2016
Albinos killed for witchcraft may soon become extinct, UN warns
Attackers target Alibinos' limbs or organs to be sold to witch doctors.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy Apr 30, 2016
Pilot project aims to use drones to save HIV babies in Malawi
UNICEFF hopes drones shuttling blood tests to key labs will save time in battle to save lives
Mary Papenfuss Mar 17, 2016
Zimbabwe: Four million face hunger as maize is running out and aid deadline looms
Zimbabwe is one of the worst affected countries by severe drought exacerbated by the El Nino effect.
Ludovica Iaccino Mar 15, 2016
Which African leader will die? Malawi President Mutharika rejects televangelist TB Joshua's prediction
Prophet TB Joshua claimed leaders of Malawi and Zimbabwe will die before 1 April.
Ludovica Iaccino Mar 14, 2016
Malawi: Government introduces special prosecutor for attackers of people with albinism
Criminal gangs dubbed 'albino hunters' target those living with the condition to sell their body parts.
Elsa Buchanan Mar 09, 2016
Malawi: Opposition decries cuts to crumbling education sector
MPs have branded cuts a 'joke' and demanded better funding for public schools.
Elsa Buchanan Mar 09, 2016
Malawi witchcraft murders: Angry mob torches seven people to death
The gruesome murders come just weeks after four elderly people were killed over similar allegations.
Romil Patel Mar 02, 2016
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