Mathews Malata/RNW

Thousands of Malawians took to the streets on Wednesday in protest against the economic and governance challenges the country is facing.

Face of Malawi

Posters burn in the streets during the protests in Malawi.

FaceofMalawi

Malawians protesting against the government have been accused of looting and burning vehicles during demonstrations.

Malawi: South Africa Condemns Crackdown on Country's Protesters

allAfrica, 25 July 2011

The South African government has condemned the Malawi government for last week's crackdown on protesters, and called on both sides to make "more conciliatory efforts" to bridge… Read more »
Malawi: Anti-Government Protest Victims Buried

RNW Africa, 24 July 2011

On Friday eight victims of the 20 July anti-government demonstrations were buried in the northern city of Mzuzu. Read more »
Malawi: Families Clash With Govt Over Burying Protest Dead

Nation, 22 July 2011

Bereaved families and the Malawi government have clashed over the burial site of nine people killed during a protest against President Bingu wa Mutharika. Read more »
Malawi: Rights Group Calls for Probe of Killings

HRW, 22 July 2011

The government of Malawi should open a prompt, independent, and transparent investigation into the killings of several peaceful demonstrators, Human Rights Watch said today. Read more »
Malawi: President Pleads for an End to Violence

RNW Africa, 22 July 2011

Malawi leader Bingu Wa Mutharika has called out to civil society and opposition political party leaders to join forces and discuss ways of ending the economic and governance… Read more »
Malawi: President Threatens to 'Smoke Out' Protestors

SW Radio, 22 July 2011

After calling for peaceful dialogue on Thursday, Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika made a sensational u-turn Friday when he threatened to 'smoke out' those behind the… Read more »
Malawi: Radio Station Vehicles Attacked

MISA, 22 July 2011

The situation is tense at Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS), a privately owned radio station located in the Capital Lilongwe, where two of its vehicles have been attacked by thugs… Read more »
Malawi: Govt Blocks Funeral of Unrest Victims

RFI, 22 July 2011

The authorities in Malawi have forbidden a mass funeral for seven people killed during rioting in the northern town of Mzuzu. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Cracks Down On Media Covering Protests

CPJ, 21 July 2011

The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns sweeping arrests and attacks on journalists, as well as censorship by the administration of Malawi President Bingu Wa Muthiraka… Read more »
Malawi: Mutharika Bans Four Radio Stations

SAR, 21 July 2011

This week's bloody suppression by President Bingu wa Mutharika's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) of protests in Malawi's major cities was inevitable after months of… Read more »
Malawi: Unrest Blamed on Foreign Exchange Crisis

IPS, 21 July 2011

In light of the recent spate of protests in Malawi, government should rethink its policy to devalue the local currency, economists say. Read more »
Malawi: Anti-Govt Protests Spark New Clashes

allAfrica, 21 July 2011

Renewed clashes and violence were reported from towns in Malawi on Thursday, a day after thousands of protesters marched against the government. Read more »
Malawi: Security Forces Kill At Least Eight, Says Rights Group

AI London, 21 July 2011

The Malawian authorities must immediately launch an independent investigation into the deaths of at least eight people shot by security forces during demonstrations that erupted… Read more »
Malawi: Aggravating Factors To The Violent Demonstrations

faceofmalawi.com, 21 July 2011

Every peace loving Malawian knows that the first culprit to blame for the violent demonstrations on 20th July is Bingu himself. This is due to his arrogance and disrespect to… Read more »
Malawi: Anti-Govt Protests Erupt in Clashes

allAfrica, 20 July 2011

Riot police beat up and arrested about 40 leaders of anti-government protests in Malawi's capital, Lilongwe, after protesters defied a court injunction stopping the demonstrations,… Read more »
Malawi: Day of Demonstrations

OSISA, 20 July 2011

As many people feared, the authorities in Malawi did not let the pro-democracy protests go ahead without hassle. An injunction was granted by the High Court last night to prevent… Read more »
Malawi: Violence Erupts During Anti-Government Demonstrations

AI London, 20 July 2011

At least two people have reportedly been shot dead by security forces as widespread riots erupted across Malawi amid protests over fuel shortages and repressive laws recently… Read more »

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20 July 2011

Demonstrations Against the Oppressive Government in Blantyre.

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Demonstrations against the oppressive government. Situation in Blantyre Malawi as at noon in Blantyre

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Ian Chakhaza

This ruling party truck was set alight during a demonstrations against the government on July 20, 2011.

Malawi: Is The Arab Spring Spreading South?

Taking The Long Way - Misadventures in Malawi and Beyond, 20 July 2011

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Blog Entries

A Day of Protests in Malawi: A Chronological Account from Afar

Blog: haba na haba, Thu 21 Jul, 03:57 am 2011

I have written this post out of my disappointment with the [narrow] reporting in the international media. The story -- in which the protests were more ... read more »

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20 July 2011

Malawian Protesters Wait For Injunction To Be Lifted

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Activist and political analyst Rafiq Hajat explains that the Malawian protesters are waiting to have an injunction lifted so that they can continue their protest against the country's president.
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Malawi: Wide-Ranging Coalition Plans Anti-Govt Protests

ISS, 19 July 2011

In a rare show of unity, Malawi's opposition parties and a coalition of civil society groups have united to organize protests on July 20, targeting a range of issues including… Read more »
Malawi: Assailants Destroy Country's Broadcast Trucks Before Protests

CPJ, 19 July 2011

The Committee to Protect Journalists is concerned by intimidation of the private Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) on Sunday and Monday by masked assailants as protests were… Read more »
Malawi: Crackdown Fears Ahead of Protests

AI London, 19 July 2011

The Malawian authorities must respect the rights of those taking part in peaceful protests, Amnesty International said today, ahead of planned mass demonstrations across the… Read more »
Malawi: Britain Stops Aid

Monitor, 14 July 2011

The UK yesterday announced an immediate suspension of all general budgetary support to Malawi. The International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell said the decision was based… Read more »
Malawi: UK Government to Suspend General Budget Support

UK DFID, 14 July 2011

Malawi will no longer receive general budget support from the UK Government, Andrew Mitchell announced today. Read more »

InFocus

Malawi Government Expels British Envoy

The government has expelled High Commissioner Fergus Cochrane-Dyet after he called Mutharika "autocratic and intolerant". Read more »
- Malawi: Government Expels British Envoy
- Malawi: UK Orders Diplomat Out in 'Tit for Tat' Expulsion

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Anti-Government Protest Victims Buried

Video

Demonstrations Against the Oppressive Government in Blantyre.

Blog Entries

A Day of Protests in Malawi: A Chronological Account from Afar

Video

Malawian Protesters Wait For Injunction To Be Lifted

Activist and political analyst Rafiq Hajat explains that the Malawian protesters are waiting to have an injunction lifted so that they can continue their protest against the country's president.

InFocus

Malawi Government Expels British Envoy

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