171 Malawians Return Home from South Africa Amid Rising Xenophobia Fears
A total of 171 Malawian nationals have been repatriated from South Africa following growing concerns over xenophobic attacks and anti-migrant tensions in parts of the […]
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Malawi eyes $120m Afreximbank loan to stabilize fuel supply amid forex crisis
Malawi is seeking to borrow 120 million US dollars from the African Export-Import Bank to procure fuel, as severe foreign exchange shortages leave the country […]
Malawi: Opposition Leader and Former Finance Minister Arrested Over Corruption Allegations
Malawian Police have arrested former Finance minister Simplex Chithyola on Sunday April 12, on suspicion of money laundering and abuse of office. Chithyola, now […]
US expands visa bond requirement to seven more countries, deepening barriers for African travellers
The Trump administration has expanded its visa bond policy to include seven additional countries—Bhutan, Botswana, the Central African Republic, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Namibia and Turkmenistan—effective January […]
Malawi Approves Twice-Yearly Injectable HIV Drug in Major Step Toward Reducing New Infections
Malawi on Thursday, December 4, authorised the use of the injectable HIV prevention drug lenacapavir, becoming the fourth African nation to approve the medication. Health […]
Tanzania Faces Funding Risks After Deadly Post-Election Unrest
Tanzania’s President on Tuesday warned that unprecedented election-related violence could undermine the country’s access to the international financing that supports much of its economy. The […]
Malawi: Peter Mutharika Returns to Power Amid Economic Turmoil in Malawi
Peter Mutharika was sworn in as Malawi’s President over the weekend, marking a dramatic political comeback at the age of 85. Thousands of citizens gathered […]
Malawi’s President-elect Peter Mutharika to Be Sworn In on October 4 After Emphatic Election Victory
Malawi’s President-elect Peter Mutharika and Vice President-elect Jane Ansah are set to be sworn into office on Saturday, 4 October 2025, at Kamuzu Stadium in […]
Mutharika returns to power as Malawians reject incumbent Chakwera amid economic turmoil
Former President Peter Mutharika, now at 85, has been re-elected as Malawi’s leader after defeating incumbent Lazarus Chakwera in a decisive first-round victory, securing 56.8% […]
Malawi’s Electoral Body Urges Restraint as Parties Make Early Victory Claims
Malawi’s electoral Commission chair, Annabel Mtalimanja, has issued a stern warning to political parties against declaring victory prematurely in the recent presidential election. The caution […]