Malawian president appeals for aid amid drought, flooding


LILONGWE, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera on Tuesday launched a 446.74-million-U.S.-dollar appeal to address the challenges faced by 9 million people due to the prolonged dry spell and flooding caused by El Nino weather conditions across the country.

The Malawian leader presented the appeal at the Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe, the country's capital, before heads of mission, the international community, and government officials.

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