Coral reefs around the world experiencing mass bleaching, scientists say | Climate News

Coral reefs around the world experiencing mass bleaching, scientists say | Climate News

Along coastlines from Australia to Kenya to Mexico, many of the world’s colourful coral reefs have turned a ghostly white in what scientists say has amounted to the fourth global bleaching event in the last three decades. At least 54 countries and territories have experienced mass bleaching along their reefs…

Eleven dead, thousands affected as Cyclone Gamane batters Madagascar | Weather News

Eleven dead, thousands affected as Cyclone Gamane batters Madagascar | Weather News

Houses washed away and roads destroyed after cyclone hits north of the Indian Ocean island. At least 11 people have been killed and hundreds of homes destroyed as Cyclone Gamane smashed into northern Madagascar, according to officials. The storm was projected to skim the Indian Ocean island, but changed course…

Madagascar president re-elected as opposition denounces irregularities | Elections News

Madagascar president re-elected as opposition denounces irregularities | Elections News

Andry Rajoelina has secured a third term in an election marred by a low turnout and an opposition boycott. Madagascar‘s President Andry Rajoelina has effectively secured a third term after the electoral body (CENI) said he had obtained the most votes in an election marked by low turnout and an…