March 25
Malawi: Call for 'Urgent Support' After Disaster Declared
Malawi's President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera declared a state of disaster in 23 of its 28 districts on Saturday, hot on the heels of neighboring Zambia, which has also appealed for… Read more »
January 29
Malawi: Witchcraft in Malawi - a Real Threat for the Elderly
The root causes of poverty are complex, but witchcraft is usually not tabled as one. However in East Africa, attacks on senior citizens accused of bringing misfortune on their… Read more »
October 14, 2023
Malawi: Malawi - Free Internet in Public Facilities
Although access to the internet in Malawi is the cheapest in Africa, many still can't afford data plans. That's why the government is now rolling out a program to provide free… Read more »
March 16, 2023
Southern Africa: Cyclone Freddy - Over 300 Dead in Mozambique, Malawi and Madagascar
Hundreds of people have been killed as tropical cyclone Freddy continues its trail of destruction. Read more »
March 03, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Women Held Ransom in Middle East
A civil rights group in Malawi has launched a crowdfunding campaign for women and girls stranded in Oman who had travelled to the country for job opportunities. Read more »
November 03, 2022
Africa: Malawi Emerges As Transit Hub for Ethiopian Refugees
The increased number of Ethiopians entering Malawi through its porous borders has sparked concerns among migration experts. Read more »
September 23, 2022
Malawi: Is There a Media Clampdown in Malawi?
A complex debate on media freedom is underway in Malawi, with opinions strongly divided. It comes after authorities revoked the licenses of several independent broadcasters over… Read more »
June 28, 2022
Africa: Malawi Case Shines Light On Anti-Albino Prejudice in Africa
From the day they are born, they have to hide in the shadows. They're derided for the way they look, ostracized from communal life and persecuted. In some cultures, superstitious… Read more »
June 03, 2022
Africa: Being LGBT in Africa Draws Stigma, Violence and Criminal Charges
In Africa, where many countries outlaw homosexuality, LGBT people live in fear of attacks and imprisonment. Read more »
May 11, 2022
Malawi: Govt Struggles to Curb Human Trafficking
Endemic poverty makes Malawi easy pickings for traffickers. The pandemic and fallout from Russia's war on Ukraine has exacerbated the situation despite government efforts to curb… Read more »