Malawi

Country Malawi
Capital Lilongwe
Continent Africa
Currency Kwacha(MWK)
Languages Chichewa & English

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Established in 1891, the British protectorate of Nyasaland became the independent nation of Malawi in 1964. After three decades of one-party rule under President Hastings Kamuzu BANDA the country held multiparty elections in 1994, under a provisional constitution that came into full effect the following year. Current President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA, elected in May 2004 after a failed attempt by the previous president to amend the constitution to permit another term, struggled to assert his authority against his predecessor and subsequently started his own party, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in 2005. As president, MUTHARIKA has overseen economic improvement but because of political deadlock in the legislature, his minority party has been unable to pass significant legislation, and anti-corruption measures have stalled. Population growth, increasing pressure on agricultural lands, corruption, and the spread of HIV/AIDS pose major problems for Malawi. MUTHARIKA was reelected to a second term in May 2009.

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In measles-hit Malawi, vaccines roll out and parents step up - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceIn measles-hit Malawi, vaccines roll out and parents step up  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Windracers establishes Malawi hub for humanitarian air cargo missions - Air Cargo NewsWindracers establishes Malawi hub for humanitarian air cargo missions  Air Cargo News

WMO Launches AI-Powered Forecasting Pilot in Malawi to Strengthen Early Warnings - iAfrica.comWMO Launches AI-Powered Forecasting Pilot in Malawi to Strengthen Early Warnings  iAfrica.com

Malawi inflation: 'I tell my children not to play so we save money on soap' - BBCMalawi inflation: 'I tell my children not to play so we save money on soap'  BBC

What keeps girls from school in Malawi? We asked them and it’s not just pregnancy - The ConversationWhat keeps girls from school in Malawi? We asked them and it’s not just pregnancy  The Conversation

Chess Lover Introduces Game to Malawi’s Prisons, Schools and Street Kids - The New York TimesChess Lover Introduces Game to Malawi’s Prisons, Schools and Street Kids  The New York Times

2025 News items - Malawi 100th WTO member to formally accept Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - World Trade Organization2025 News items - Malawi 100th WTO member to formally accept Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies  World Trade Organization

Study finds multimorbidity in nearly half of hospital patients in Malawi and Tanzania - News-MedicalStudy finds multimorbidity in nearly half of hospital patients in Malawi and Tanzania  News-Medical

High-profile wildlife trafficking case tests Malawi’s conservation commitment - MongabayHigh-profile wildlife trafficking case tests Malawi’s conservation commitment  Mongabay

How data collection led to Malawi’s first public radiotherapy centre - International Atomic Energy AgencyHow data collection led to Malawi’s first public radiotherapy centre  International Atomic Energy Agency

Digitalizing Malawi to improve access to education, public services, and income opportunities - World BankDigitalizing Malawi to improve access to education, public services, and income opportunities  World Bank

Launch of Human-Wildlife Co-habitation Project in the Malawi-Zambia Trans-Frontier Conservation Area (MAZA TFCA) - International Union for Conservation of NatureLaunch of Human-Wildlife Co-habitation Project in the Malawi-Zambia Trans-Frontier Conservation Area (MAZA TFCA)  International Union for Conservation of Nature

Startup in Malawi Bets on Chinese Tech to Power an EV Shift - The China-Global South ProjectStartup in Malawi Bets on Chinese Tech to Power an EV Shift  The China-Global South Project

Multipurpose trees on farms can improve nutrition in Malawi - ScienceDirect.comMultipurpose trees on farms can improve nutrition in Malawi  ScienceDirect.com

Windracers establishes operational hub in Malawi - FreightweekWindracers establishes operational hub in Malawi  Freightweek

President of India in Malawi - PIBPresident of India in Malawi  PIB

Airtel Malawi Faces Wave of Vandalism, Appeals for Public Cooperation - TechAfrica NewsAirtel Malawi Faces Wave of Vandalism, Appeals for Public Cooperation  TechAfrica News

Malawi battles mpox as cases of the infectious disease surge in Africa - The GuardianMalawi battles mpox as cases of the infectious disease surge in Africa  The Guardian

How to travel around Malawi like a local - dw.comHow to travel around Malawi like a local  dw.com

Two years after Malawi first rolled out a new vaccine, health workers in typhoid hotspots see its impact - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceTwo years after Malawi first rolled out a new vaccine, health workers in typhoid hotspots see its impact  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Opportunity International works to end farmer poverty in Malawi with Azure AI - MicrosoftOpportunity International works to end farmer poverty in Malawi with Azure AI  Microsoft

Malawi: Technical Assistance Report-Report on Data Quality Assessment for Public Sector Debt Statistics Mission (January 29-February 4, 2025) - International Monetary Fund (IMF)Malawi: Technical Assistance Report-Report on Data Quality Assessment for Public Sector Debt Statistics Mission (January 29-February 4, 2025)  International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Malawi's youth battles for political inclusion - dw.comMalawi's youth battles for political inclusion  dw.com

Malawi Launches 2025 Human Development Report - United Nations Development ProgrammeMalawi Launches 2025 Human Development Report  United Nations Development Programme

Malawi-Tanzania trade row: 'My bananas were seized and destroyed' - BBCMalawi-Tanzania trade row: 'My bananas were seized and destroyed'  BBC

Malawi: From Ruin to Revival As Malawi's Banana Growers Plant a New Future - allAfrica.comMalawi: From Ruin to Revival As Malawi's Banana Growers Plant a New Future  allAfrica.com

‘We need our bananas back’: Traders left in limbo amid Malawi-Tanzania spat - Al Jazeera‘We need our bananas back’: Traders left in limbo amid Malawi-Tanzania spat  Al Jazeera

GONE webinar: Malawi – close to the finish line of eliminating onchocerciasis - World Health Organization (WHO)GONE webinar: Malawi – close to the finish line of eliminating onchocerciasis  World Health Organization (WHO)

Cyclone Jude batters Malawi, Mozambique; no deaths reported - VOA - Voice of America English NewsCyclone Jude batters Malawi, Mozambique; no deaths reported  VOA - Voice of America English News

Mapping and quantifying travel time to define health facility catchment areas in Blantyre city in Malawi - NatureMapping and quantifying travel time to define health facility catchment areas in Blantyre city in Malawi  Nature

"It was not a normal stomach problem": cholera provokes fear and fightback in Malawi - Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance"It was not a normal stomach problem": cholera provokes fear and fightback in Malawi  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Conserving Malawi’s Chia Lagoon through a Community-led Approach - BirdLife InternationalConserving Malawi’s Chia Lagoon through a Community-led Approach  BirdLife International

Airtel Malawi offers public rewards for identifying fibre network vandals - TelecompaperAirtel Malawi offers public rewards for identifying fibre network vandals  Telecompaper

Malawi FA restructures it’s membership during AGM - Africa Top SportsMalawi FA restructures it’s membership during AGM  Africa Top Sports

Airtel Top 8 Final: where legacy meets loyalty - Malawi 24Airtel Top 8 Final: where legacy meets loyalty  Malawi 24

ECA capacitates Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi in e-commerce tools and marketing strategies - United Nations Economic Commission for AfricaECA capacitates Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi in e-commerce tools and marketing strategies  United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

FG pledges technical assistance to Malawi - The Sun NigeriaFG pledges technical assistance to Malawi  The Sun Nigeria

Could the TB vaccine in phase 3 trials in Malawi be a game-changer? - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceCould the TB vaccine in phase 3 trials in Malawi be a game-changer?  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Chakwera Returns from Nigeria with a Good story: Magwero Industrial Park Construction Kicks Off in July - Malawi Nyasa TimesChakwera Returns from Nigeria with a Good story: Magwero Industrial Park Construction Kicks Off in July  Malawi Nyasa Times

Seed Global Health and Rockefeller Foundation to Advance Health Initiatives in Malawi - The Rockefeller FoundationSeed Global Health and Rockefeller Foundation to Advance Health Initiatives in Malawi  The Rockefeller Foundation

Malawi’s response to Cyclone Freddy offers lessons in managing disasters: first up, don’t leave people in the lurch - The ConversationMalawi’s response to Cyclone Freddy offers lessons in managing disasters: first up, don’t leave people in the lurch  The Conversation

WHO delivers fexinidazole to Malawi and Zimbabwe – a long-awaited safer treatment for rhodesiense human African trypanosomiasis - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO delivers fexinidazole to Malawi and Zimbabwe – a long-awaited safer treatment for rhodesiense human African trypanosomiasis  World Health Organization (WHO)

Tanzania bans South Africa and Malawi imports as trade row escalates - BBCTanzania bans South Africa and Malawi imports as trade row escalates  BBC

FAM Strategic Retreat – Charting a New Course for Malawi Football - Africa Top SportsFAM Strategic Retreat – Charting a New Course for Malawi Football  Africa Top Sports

Women's football - From rural Malawi to the NWSL: Temwa Chawinga, a rebel with a cause - Exclusive interview - Olympics.comWomen's football - From rural Malawi to the NWSL: Temwa Chawinga, a rebel with a cause - Exclusive interview  Olympics.com

High soybean prices in Zambia and Malawi may make chicken costly too: lack of competition is to blame - The ConversationHigh soybean prices in Zambia and Malawi may make chicken costly too: lack of competition is to blame  The Conversation

Impact of US funding cuts on HIV programmes in Malawi - UNAIDSImpact of US funding cuts on HIV programmes in Malawi  UNAIDS

End Learning Poverty for All in Africa Campaign Officially Launched in Malawi - African UnionEnd Learning Poverty for All in Africa Campaign Officially Launched in Malawi  African Union

FACT Malawi Grooms Next Generation of NGO Leaders: Youth Equipped with Practical Skills in Blantyre Workshop - Malawi Nyasa TimesFACT Malawi Grooms Next Generation of NGO Leaders: Youth Equipped with Practical Skills in Blantyre Workshop  Malawi Nyasa Times

Celebrating success in Malawi: A Call for action - International Labour OrganizationCelebrating success in Malawi: A Call for action  International Labour Organization

Extreme geographic misalignment of healthcare resources and HIV treatment deserts in Malawi - NatureExtreme geographic misalignment of healthcare resources and HIV treatment deserts in Malawi  Nature

Mozambicans in Malawi cautiously look to return home - dw.comMozambicans in Malawi cautiously look to return home  dw.com

World Bank approves $350 million grant for Malawi hydropower project - ReutersWorld Bank approves $350 million grant for Malawi hydropower project  Reuters

A journey of innovation and inclusivity: Building the next phase of Malawi's digital future - United Nations Development ProgrammeA journey of innovation and inclusivity: Building the next phase of Malawi's digital future  United Nations Development Programme

Malawi's economic crisis pushes prices beyond the reach of struggling population - RFIMalawi's economic crisis pushes prices beyond the reach of struggling population  RFI

More climate challenges ahead for Mozambique and Malawi - dw.comMore climate challenges ahead for Mozambique and Malawi  dw.com

Malawi Economic Monitor Highlights the Need for Urgent Action on Macroeconomic Reforms and the Transformative Potential of Mining - World BankMalawi Economic Monitor Highlights the Need for Urgent Action on Macroeconomic Reforms and the Transformative Potential of Mining  World Bank

WESM urges primary school students to care for natural resources - Malawi 24WESM urges primary school students to care for natural resources  Malawi 24

Prez hails Malawi's Indian community as 'living link' between two nations - Business StandardPrez hails Malawi's Indian community as 'living link' between two nations  Business Standard

Government ensures continuity of treatment in Malawi - UNAIDSGovernment ensures continuity of treatment in Malawi  UNAIDS

Malawi sends 202-strong delegation to Region 5 Youth Games - Malawi 24Malawi sends 202-strong delegation to Region 5 Youth Games  Malawi 24

Unlocking the transformative power of clean water in Malawi - UnicefUnlocking the transformative power of clean water in Malawi  Unicef

Malawi-Israel health workers deal: Who benefits the most? - dw.comMalawi-Israel health workers deal: Who benefits the most?  dw.com

Commonwealth supports Malawi’s preparation for the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review - thecommonwealth.orgCommonwealth supports Malawi’s preparation for the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review  thecommonwealth.org

16 September 2025: The climax of APM and Chakwera rivalry - Malawi 2416 September 2025: The climax of APM and Chakwera rivalry  Malawi 24

Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera orders peacekeepers out of DR Congo - BBCMalawi President Lazarus Chakwera orders peacekeepers out of DR Congo  BBC

Malawi Secures Gains Against Polio, Strengthens Health Systems for the Future - World Health Organization (WHO)Malawi Secures Gains Against Polio, Strengthens Health Systems for the Future  World Health Organization (WHO)

‘I’ve seen women suffer’: Malawi’s religious leaders fight for legal abortions - The Guardian‘I’ve seen women suffer’: Malawi’s religious leaders fight for legal abortions  The Guardian

National Bank of Malawi Plc Secures landmark US$100 million financing facility from Afreximbank to support trade finance - African Export-Import BankNational Bank of Malawi Plc Secures landmark US$100 million financing facility from Afreximbank to support trade finance  African Export-Import Bank

Malawi orders troops to prepare withdrawal from eastern Congo - ReutersMalawi orders troops to prepare withdrawal from eastern Congo  Reuters

A friend killed, and inquiries shelved: life fighting the stigma of albinism in Malawi - The GuardianA friend killed, and inquiries shelved: life fighting the stigma of albinism in Malawi  The Guardian

Visit from Malawi university leaders sparks new ideas for global collaboration - Virginia Tech NewsVisit from Malawi university leaders sparks new ideas for global collaboration  Virginia Tech News

Malawi goes on high alert as Tropical Cyclone Chido approaches - VOA - Voice of America English NewsMalawi goes on high alert as Tropical Cyclone Chido approaches  VOA - Voice of America English News

Malawi president appeals for international food aid - VOA - Voice of America English NewsMalawi president appeals for international food aid  VOA - Voice of America English News

Validation of Malawi Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Regulations - United Nations Economic Commission for AfricaValidation of Malawi Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Regulations  United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

Opikisana 13 pa President ku Malawi ndi chibwana chabe – Chaima - Malawi 24Opikisana 13 pa President ku Malawi ndi chibwana chabe – Chaima  Malawi 24

Digital 2025: Malawi - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Malawi  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

Arjun Menon: Cricket Malawi official 'brutally murdered' in Blantyre - BBCArjun Menon: Cricket Malawi official 'brutally murdered' in Blantyre  BBC

Collaborative reforestation in Malawi supports ag, climate adaptation - Cornell ChronicleCollaborative reforestation in Malawi supports ag, climate adaptation  Cornell Chronicle

MANEB tightens exam security as MSCE candidates surge - Malawi 24MANEB tightens exam security as MSCE candidates surge  Malawi 24

A New Dawn: Historic Bill paves way for Malawi’s National Arts and Heritage Council - UNESCOA New Dawn: Historic Bill paves way for Malawi’s National Arts and Heritage Council  UNESCO

Malawi seeks billions of dollars from US firm over ruby sales - BBCMalawi seeks billions of dollars from US firm over ruby sales  BBC

‘Nothing grows anymore’: In Malawi, eating becomes a daily struggle due to climate change - France 24‘Nothing grows anymore’: In Malawi, eating becomes a daily struggle due to climate change  France 24

Malawi - General DebateMalawi  General Debate

Mozambique urges refugees in Malawi to return home - VOA - Voice of America English NewsMozambique urges refugees in Malawi to return home  VOA - Voice of America English News

Charity faces legal action after relocated elephants in Malawi allegedly kill 10 people - The GuardianCharity faces legal action after relocated elephants in Malawi allegedly kill 10 people  The Guardian

Sexual Violence, Human Trafficking: Fallout From U.S. Aid Withdrawal Hits Malawi - ProPublicaSexual Violence, Human Trafficking: Fallout From U.S. Aid Withdrawal Hits Malawi  ProPublica

Khumbo Mindiera: Harnessing Local Resources to Power Malawi’s Future - United Nations Development ProgrammeKhumbo Mindiera: Harnessing Local Resources to Power Malawi’s Future  United Nations Development Programme

Advancing Climate-Smart Agriculture in Malawi-Zambia TFCA - International Fund for Animal Welfare | IFAWAdvancing Climate-Smart Agriculture in Malawi-Zambia TFCA  International Fund for Animal Welfare | IFAW

Thousands flee Mozambique for Malawi to escape deadly post-vote violence - France 24Thousands flee Mozambique for Malawi to escape deadly post-vote violence  France 24

Malawi struggles to feed thousands amid refugee crisis - dw.comMalawi struggles to feed thousands amid refugee crisis  dw.com

FACT Malawi to bridge youth skills gap in NGO sector - Malawi 24FACT Malawi to bridge youth skills gap in NGO sector  Malawi 24

Impact of US funding cuts on HIV programmes in Malawi - UNAIDSImpact of US funding cuts on HIV programmes in Malawi  UNAIDS

Jetu returns with new single “Pangolin” - Malawi 24Jetu returns with new single “Pangolin”  Malawi 24

Mauritius, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, The Gambia, and Malawi Now Offer Visa-Free Access to Kenyan Citizens in 2025, Marking a Groundbreaking Step Toward a More Unified, Borderless Africa - Travel And Tour WorldMauritius, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, The Gambia, and Malawi Now Offer Visa-Free Access to Kenyan Citizens in 2025, Marking a Groundbreaking Step Toward a More Unified, Borderless Africa  Travel And Tour World

Tobacco Industry-led Crop Diversification in Malawi Is Not Helping Farmers - Stopping Tobacco Organizations and ProductsTobacco Industry-led Crop Diversification in Malawi Is Not Helping Farmers  Stopping Tobacco Organizations and Products

Modelling Salmonella Typhi in high-density urban Blantyre neighbourhood, Malawi, using point pattern methods - NatureModelling Salmonella Typhi in high-density urban Blantyre neighbourhood, Malawi, using point pattern methods  Nature

Youth in Machinga Lead in Calling for Peaceful Elections - Malawi Nyasa TimesYouth in Machinga Lead in Calling for Peaceful Elections  Malawi Nyasa Times

India provides humanitarian aid to Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe - ddnews.gov.inIndia provides humanitarian aid to Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe  ddnews.gov.in

Malawi President Fires Trade Minister After Protest Over Prices - Bloomberg.comMalawi President Fires Trade Minister After Protest Over Prices  Bloomberg.com