Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa

The National Briefing · Apr 9, 2026 · 4m

Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa

1.    Angola – Luanda

Dozens of people have died from floods following heavy rains in recent days in the Angolan capital, Luanda, and other areas across the country.

Emergency services have reported about 39 deaths in Luanda and the central city of Benguela, with more than 51,000 people affected.

The flooding also damaged thousands of homes and public infrastructure, including roads and bridges, fallen trees, and electric poles. The collapse of…