Botswana Signs Agreement to Establish SADC Parliament
Botswana’s President, Duma Boko, on Wednesday March 26 signed an agreement amending the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Treaty to establish the SADC Parliament as […]
Malawi
Southern African Leaders Announce Troop Withdrawal from DRC Amid Ongoing Conflict
Southern African leaders have declared on March 13 their intention to withdraw their troops from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where they have been […]
Cyclone Jude Causes Widespread Damage Across Southern Africa, Leaving Thousands Homeless
Tropical Cyclone Jude swept through southern Africa this week, causing significant damage across Malawi and Mozambique. The storm made landfall in northern Mozambique early on […]
Repatriation of thousands of Mozambicans who fled to Malawi has begun
Mozambican authorities began repatriating thousands of refugees from Malawi on March 1, following post-election protests that had forced them to flee. The operation started as […]
Sahara: Malawi reiterates support for Morocco’s territorial integrity, praises royal initiatives for Africa
Malawi reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity, and for the Kingdom’s sovereignty over all its territory, including the Moroccan Sahara region, and for the […]
Malawi Demands Huge Payments from Foreign Firms over Resources and Revenue
Malawi’s government has issued sweeping financial demands against three multinational corporations, including a gemstone dealer, an energy giant, and a tobacco firm, alleging that these […]
WFP runs out of funds as famine worsens in Africa
On December 4, the World Food Programme (WFP) delivered a stark message: a significant funding shortfall has left it unable to provide critical aid to […]
Malawi Opposition Leader Faces Presidential Assassination Plot Charges
Patricia Kaliati, secretary general of Malawi’s UTM party, has been charged with plotting to assassinate President Lazarus Chakwera. The 57-year-old opposition figure appeared in Lilongwe […]
Tropical Cyclone Freddy Sets New Record as Longest-Lasting Storm
The United Nations’ weather agency has officially confirmed Tropical Cyclone Freddy as the longest-lasting cyclone on record, persisting for an unprecedented 36 days. This remarkable […]
From Sitcom Star to Statesman: Malawi’s New Vice-President Takes Office
In a surprising turn of events, Malawi’s renowned comedian and actor, Micheal Usi, has been sworn in as the country’s new vice president. The 55-year-old, […]