Malawi's President Seeks More Support for Cyclone Victims: Malawi
Chakwera made the urgent request to Malawi's parliament on Wednesday, when he was presenting an assessment of the impact of the cyclone, which also hit Mozambique.
Malawi's Disaster Management Affairs Department says there are more than 500,000 people who have been displaced living at 534 camps. Chakwera announced the government will soon introduce legislation aimed at helping to safeguard people from natural disasters.
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