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Death toll in Angola floods rises to 45

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from PEDRO AGOSTO in Luanda, Angola Angola Bureau LUANDA, (CAJ News) – THE death toll from the floods and landslides in Angola has increased to 45. Heavy rainfall has hit the Southern African country since the first week of April, causing extensive damage. The capital, Luanda, and the coastal city of Benguela have been the most affected. Some 26 deaths have been confirmed in Benguela, 13 in Luanda, four in Cuanza Sul and two in Malanje. In Luand…
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At least 18 people have died and 11 are still missing after flooding struck the city of Benguela in central Angola, following the overflowing of the Cavaco River. Local authorities reported that initial assessments indicate the floods destroyed 451 homes and displaced approximately 20,000 people. A protective embankment on the left bank of the Cavaco River collapsed last Sunday due to heavy rains, causing unprecedented flooding that inundated se…

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Photo: Prensa Latina Strong floods were recorded on April 6 in the African country, Angola. As a result, 28 people died, 17 were injured, 3 are missing and more than 34,000 have been affected. According to the Civil Protection and Fire Service, the province of Benguela has been the most affected. In total, 22 deaths, 13 injuries and two missing persons were confirmed. In the capital of the country, Luanda, six people were reported dead and one m…

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CAJ News Africa broke the news in South Africa on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
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