Tanzania landslides kill 20 as heavy rains hit East Africa

At least 20 people have been killed in landslides in southern Tanzania after days of intense rainfall, as extreme weather continues to batter parts of East Africa.

Local officials say the disaster struck early Wednesday in the Mbeya region, where heavy rain and strong winds triggered landslides that swept through homes. Authorities in Rungwe district confirmed the deaths, including that of a young child, and warned the toll could…