Malawi: As Political Violence Escalate, Malawians Ask - Why Is Our President Silent?

The scenes that unfolded in Lilongwe yesterday paint a chilling picture of political violence in Malawi--scenes that should have no place in a democracy. Once again, the Malawian… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC and AU Intervention Urged During Malawi's Political Storm

The President of the United Transformation Movement (UTM), Dr. Dalitso Kabambe, has issued a public plea for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the African Union… Read more »

Malawi: Mutharika, Get Off Facebook! Malawians Wants Your Presence On Streets, Suffer Teargas With Them

Malawi is burning, and its people are crying out for leadership. The fuel crisis is paralyzing livelihoods, the economy is on its knees, and the call for free and fair elections… Read more »

Malawi: Amid Criticism and Controversy, Commission Begins Work On Chilima Plane Crash Inquiry

The Commission of Inquiry into the June 10, 2024, military plane crash that claimed the life of Vice-President Saulos Chilima and eight others has officially begun its work,… Read more »

Malawi: Malawi Votes Against Israel Withdrawing From Occupying Palestine

Malawi is among 14 countries that, on Wednesday, voted no to a UN General Assembly resolution demanding that Israel complies with the ruling of the UN court and withdraw from the… Read more »

Malawi: Malawians Belief in Democracy Drops Drastically Down, Says Afrobarometer

It appears Malawians have started regretting choosing democracy--if the recent Afro-barometer survey is anything to go by. Read more »

Malawi: Is the MDF Convincing Why It Took Them More Than 4 Hours to Respond to the Missing Plane?

The Malawi Defence Force (MDF) on Thursday released results of a preliminary assessment done after its plane crashed in Chikangawa Forest, explaining why it took more than four… Read more »

Malawi: Voluntary Refugee Repatriation Gains Ground As First Somalian Flies Back to His Country

Voluntary refugee repatriation continues to gain as ground in Malawi, with the Department of Refugees, in the Ministry of Homeland Security, seeing off the first Somalian national… Read more »

Malawi: Malawi Is Rich, Says Chakwera As He Leaves Us-Africa Summit for Another Summit in Nairobi, Kenya

President Lazarus Chakwera has said Malawi is not a poor country as it is sitting on abundance of wealth, most of which he said is yet to be explored. Read more »

Malawi: Chakwera Told to Immediately Cut Ties With Israel Govt

Malawi Palestine Solidarity Movement (MPSM) has asked the Malawi Government to cut ties with Israel and instead support Palestine people's right to liberty and Statehood. Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Reaffirms Unwavering Diplomatic, Military Support to War-Torn DRC

Heads of State and Governments under the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to providing both diplomatic and military support… Read more »

Malawi: Police Arrested 19 People for Failing to Support Their Children

Atleast 19 parents are spending the weekend in police custody in Zomba after they were arrested on Friday for failing to look after their children which forced them ending up in… Read more »

Malawi: 52 Burundian Refugees Voluntarily Goes Back Home

Department of refugees in the Ministry of Homeland Security in the country has today facilitated voluntary repatriation of at least 52 people from Burundi who were staying in the… Read more »

Malawi: Malawi Govt, NGOs Urged to Address Inequality to Achieve Peace Between Refugees and Host Communities

Traditional leaders surrounding Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Dowa have highlighted deepening social and economic inequalities between refugees and host communities as some of the… Read more »

Malawi: Hundreds Protest in Malawi Against War in Gaza

Hundreds of people, the majority of them Muslims and Asians took to the streets on Wednesday in Blantyre to protest against the war in Gaza. Read more »

Malawi: Malawi Honours Fallen Soldiers Who Fought in World Wars

Vice President Dr Saulos Chilima on Sunday led Malawians who joined the rest of the world in honouring soldiers who died in the line of duty during the First and Second World Wars. Read more »

Malawi: Malawi Govt Conducts Refugees Database Audit As Relocation Exercise Continues

Government says it is to conduct a thorough database audit for refugees at the overcrowded Dzaleka camp in Dowa to determine the exact number of refugees and asylum seekers living… Read more »

Malawi: Refugee Rights Violations in Malawi Reported to Complaints Commission

Inua Advocacy--an organization advocating for refugee rights in Malawi and beyond--submitted to the Independent Complaints Commission (ICC) 37 cases of refugee rights violations… Read more »

Malawi: Malawi Continues to Soldiers for Peace Keeping Mission in DRC Despite Resistance From Tshisekedi

Malawi is sending a contingent of Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers to Democratic Republic of Congo despite the country's President Felix Tshisekedi repeated demand that all… Read more »

Malawi: Alliance Govt Clueless on Averting Suffering, Says Catholic Commission

Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) has said the socio-economic crisis Malawians are going through are a testament that the Tonse Alliance administration has lost… Read more »

Malawi: MPs Demand for Full Repatriation of Refugees

Members of Parliament have called for full repatriation of refugees to their respective native countries. Read more »

Malawi: Malawi Parliamentary Committee Approves Refugee Relocation Camp

The Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Security on Saturday toured the proposed site for a new refugee camp in the area of Group Village Headman (GVH) Kayilizi in Senior Chief… Read more »

Malawi: President Chakwera Appoint Paul Phiri As New Army Commander

Malawi President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has appointed Lt General Paul Valentino Phiri as New Army Commander. Read more »

Malawi: Malawi Govt Calls for Support Towards Refugees' Welfare

Minister of Homeland Security Kenneth Zikhale Ng'oma has called for support from the local and international community in order to provide a conducive environment for refugees in… Read more »

Southern Africa: UNHCR Southern Africa Delegation in Malawi to Discuss Relocation of Refugees, Asylum Seekers

A high level delegation from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Southern Africa has arrived in the country on a mission to discuss with the Government of… Read more »