Pres. Chakwera calls for humanitarian help as Cyclone Freddy wrecks havoc, kills over 360 in Malawi

The president of Malawi, Dr Lazarus Chakwera, says parts of his country are still inaccessible following the passage of the tropical storm, Freddy. The president says his country is looking for assistance with more medicines and helicopters. On Wednesday, he declared the devastation caused by Freddy a national tragedy. The death toll from Tropical Cyclone Freddy has passed 300 as the body count continues to rise, with authorities in Mozambique and Malawi taking several days to assess the extent of the damage and loss of life. The storm tore through Southern Africa over the weekend for a second time after first making landfall in late February. It is one of the longest-lasting tropical cyclones ever recorded, and one of the deadliest in Africa in recent years. For more joining us via zoom is President of Malawi, Dr Lazarus Chakwera

[thembimaseko]

Pastor Bashir I think it is time for him to come and prove to the world that he really cares for people on the ground.

[christie]

I am disappointed that the African Union has not been mentioned as having come forward. It should have been the first to come on board. Wake up Africa.

[AnitacynthiaBC]

Why is it that every president of Malawi is given the title, Dr? Dr. of what?

[enockjanna]

Malawian government must do more for its own citizens before other organizations.we need to see the fruits of your administration this time around mr president people they need help

[thembimaseko]

Sorry if I wrote the name of the pastor wrong apologize.

[dainaalick]

In malawi there is 17 million people why mr president can't demand goverment to give every citizen 2 million from billions that goverment have inorder to help themselves

[grantofat]

Why do they need medicine from being hit by a cyclone?