High inflation and a cost-of-living crisis means many Malawians, like Suzanna Kathumba, face tough choices.
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Did a JD Vance meme get tourist banned from the US?
US officials have denied claims that a Norwegian man was sent home because of a meme – but the case has raised international questions.
GHF boss defends Gaza aid operation after hundreds of Palestinians killed near sites
The Hamas-run health ministry says more than 500 Palestinians have been killed since the GHF took over aid distribution.
Trump says he is cutting off trade talks with Canada
Canada had been hoping to secure a trade deal with the US next month to avoid steep tariffs.
Supreme Court ruling expands Trump’s power – and he intends to use it
The US’ top court limited the ability of judges to issue nationwide injunctions, making it easier for Trump to carry out his agenda through executive orders.
Are East African governments uniting to silence dissent?
Cases of repression in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have fuelled concerns about possible collaboration.
‘We can’t do without these people’: Trump’s migrant crackdown has businesses worried
President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigrants could have serious economic repercussions.
A month into Gaza’s new aid system – killings, gunfire and chaos are routine
A month into the resumption of aid distribution in Gaza there have been repeated reports of killings, with a BBC Verify analysis of dozens of videos showing chaos and panic as people head to get aid.
Son of Norway’s crown princess suspected of rape, police say
The 28-year-old, who does not have a royal title, has denied the three rape allegations.
DR Congo and Rwanda sign long-awaited peace deal in Washington
The deal has been hailed by President Trump as “a great day” but there are potential pitfalls.