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The quake struck around 7:10 pm local time (1710 GMT) around the Stilfontein area, with tremors felt as far as 53 kilometres away.

Mozambican health authorities ramp up emergency operations as severe flooding affects more than 720,000 people.

World Bank avails $20 million for response to Mozambique’s devastating floods that have swept across several provinces.

Mozambique declared a red alert on 16 January as rising waters inundated communities in Gaza, Maputo, Maputo Metropolitan and Nampula provinces.

Pope Leo XIV extends prayers and solidarity to Mozambicans as country confronts the aftermath of devastating floods.

Chapo says water levels are beginning to recede in flood‑hit Gaza province, clearing the way for the reopening of the vital N1 highway.

The Somali government, the UN and partners appeal for $852 million to assist 2.4 million people facing a protracted humanitarian crisis.

Mozambique reports a sharp escalation in the country’s cholera outbreak, confirming 2,650 cases and 32 deaths since September 2025.

EU delivers 88 tonnes of humanitarian supplies for Mozambique’s flood victims, with a second aid plane expected within days.

SADC deploys emergency response team to assist Mozambique and South Africa respond to devastating flooding.