Tauranga mayor declares a state of emergency ahead of Cyclone Vaianu, as officials warn of coastal flooding, dangerous swells and growing risks to public safety.

Madagascar has declared state of emergency over concerns about energy supplies to the Indian Ocean nation.

Supply disruptions have started affecting daily life and the functioning of public services in Madagascar. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Madagascar declares a 15-day energy emergency amid fuel shortages caused by disruptions linked to the Iran war.

Madagascar declares a 15-day energy emergency amid fuel shortages caused by disruptions linked to the Iran war.

As the war in the Middle East continues to drive up fuel prices, the Zambian government has declared the current fuel supply situation an emergency.