A YEAR after floods that wreaked havoc in one of the world’s poorest countries, Mozambique has appealed for aid to fight a new disaster that has killed at least 41 people and displaced tens of thousands. Foreign Minister Leonardo Simao said most of the deaths occurred in the coastal province of Zambezia. Over 77 000 people were displaced, and large tracts of farmland swamped. At least $30m in aid was needed urgently for food, medicines, tents and airlifting capacity. – AFP