Malawi

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

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Introduction

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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Malawi: Death of JUMA's General Secretary Charles Mkula - IFJ - International Federation of JournalistsMalawi: Death of JUMA's General Secretary Charles Mkula - IFJ  International Federation of Journalists

Malawi and maize: prices have spiked on the back of bad weather and trade bans - The ConversationMalawi and maize: prices have spiked on the back of bad weather and trade bans  The Conversation

Malawi health workers report drop in malaria cases following vaccine intro - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceMalawi health workers report drop in malaria cases following vaccine intro  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Improving Water and Sanitation Facilities in Malawi's Urban Schools for Better Learning Outcomes - World Bank GroupImproving Water and Sanitation Facilities in Malawi's Urban Schools for Better Learning Outcomes  World Bank Group

Malawi: Government urged to revoke business licenses of companies selling sugar at exorbitant price - ChiniMandi NewsMalawi: Government urged to revoke business licenses of companies selling sugar at exorbitant price  ChiniMandi News

Back-to-back climate disasters leave millions of Malawians in deepening need - The New HumanitarianBack-to-back climate disasters leave millions of Malawians in deepening need  The New Humanitarian

Kozhikode entrepreneur's e-vehicle venture forges green path in Malawi - The New Indian ExpressKozhikode entrepreneur's e-vehicle venture forges green path in Malawi  The New Indian Express

Women farmers in Malawi tackle climate change and gender inequalities through greenhouse programme - UN WomenWomen farmers in Malawi tackle climate change and gender inequalities through greenhouse programme  UN Women

The Malawians braving climate shocks and red tape to make banana wine - Al Jazeera EnglishThe Malawians braving climate shocks and red tape to make banana wine  Al Jazeera English

Malawi Passport System Back Online After Debilitating Cyberattack - Dark ReadingMalawi Passport System Back Online After Debilitating Cyberattack  Dark Reading

Malawi Testing Genetically Modified Maize to Fight Hunger, Agricultural Pests - Voice of America - VOA NewsMalawi Testing Genetically Modified Maize to Fight Hunger, Agricultural Pests  Voice of America - VOA News

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Reducing inequality and poverty in Malawi: Policy analyses and options - UNCTADReducing inequality and poverty in Malawi: Policy analyses and options  UNCTAD

Malawi looks to deepen trade relations with India in key economic areas - Business StandardMalawi looks to deepen trade relations with India in key economic areas  Business Standard

Southern Africa: Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe failing to protect the human rights of women working in informal, cross ... - Amnesty InternationalSouthern Africa: Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe failing to protect the human rights of women working in informal, cross ...  Amnesty International

New wildlife crime lab to help catch traffickers in Malawi - Wildlife Trade News from TRAFFIC - TRAFFIC - Wildlife Trade NewsNew wildlife crime lab to help catch traffickers in Malawi - Wildlife Trade News from TRAFFIC  TRAFFIC - Wildlife Trade News

Umugwi wa Whatsapp wo muri Malawi warokoye abagore bajanywe gucuruzwa muri Oman - BBC.comUmugwi wa Whatsapp wo muri Malawi warokoye abagore bajanywe gucuruzwa muri Oman  BBC.com

Cyber-attack hits Malawi's immigration service - BBC.comCyber-attack hits Malawi's immigration service  BBC.com

World Report 2024: Malawi - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2024: Malawi  Human Rights Watch

Malawi girls benefit from sewing party to make reusable menstrual pads - South Bend TribuneMalawi girls benefit from sewing party to make reusable menstrual pads  South Bend Tribune

Malawi National Environment Outlook Training Workshop - UNEPMalawi National Environment Outlook Training Workshop  UNEP

Malawi’s Catholic Bishops criticise the Government for poor governance. - Vatican News - EnglishMalawi’s Catholic Bishops criticise the Government for poor governance.  Vatican News - English

Malawi's Plan to Create a Stable and Sustainable Economy - International Monetary FundMalawi's Plan to Create a Stable and Sustainable Economy  International Monetary Fund

Malawi in East Africa opens its doors for 79 countries by waiving visa requirements! - The Times of IndiaMalawi in East Africa opens its doors for 79 countries by waiving visa requirements!  The Times of India

El Niño: Malawi's harvest of its staple food maize may fall by 22.5% this year - The ConversationEl Niño: Malawi's harvest of its staple food maize may fall by 22.5% this year  The Conversation

Cosafa Beach Soccer Cup: Angola surprise Morocco as Malawi crush Saudi Arabia - SPORT NEWS AFRICACosafa Beach Soccer Cup: Angola surprise Morocco as Malawi crush Saudi Arabia  SPORT NEWS AFRICA

‘It’s nothing’: Malawi nurses reject wage rise amid economic turbulence - Al Jazeera English‘It’s nothing’: Malawi nurses reject wage rise amid economic turbulence  Al Jazeera English

Empowering farmers across the digital divide in Malawi with OpenHarvest - IBMEmpowering farmers across the digital divide in Malawi with OpenHarvest  IBM

Malawi: New training on infection prevention and control and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) for health workers - ZAWYAMalawi: New training on infection prevention and control and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) for health workers  ZAWYA

Malawi kwacha: 44% drop in value against US dollar sparks unease - BBC.comMalawi kwacha: 44% drop in value against US dollar sparks unease  BBC.com

Malawi embarks on a transformative journey to enhance its economic stability and sustainability | Office of the Special ... - Welcome to the United NationsMalawi embarks on a transformative journey to enhance its economic stability and sustainability | Office of the Special ...  Welcome to the United Nations

Trafficking: Malawi Whatsapp group wey save women wey dem traffic go Oman - BBC.comTrafficking: Malawi Whatsapp group wey save women wey dem traffic go Oman  BBC.com

In Malawi, cyclone devastation casts spotlight on climate change - UNEPIn Malawi, cyclone devastation casts spotlight on climate change  UNEP

Bradford surgeons help treat hearing loss in Malawi - BBC.comBradford surgeons help treat hearing loss in Malawi  BBC.com

How a Malawi WhatsApp group helped save women trafficked to Oman - BBCHow a Malawi WhatsApp group helped save women trafficked to Oman  BBC

Malawi: IMF programme approval delivers vital financial breathing space in the short term - CredendoMalawi: IMF programme approval delivers vital financial breathing space in the short term  Credendo

Country Economic Memorandum: A Narrow Path to Prosperity - World Bank GroupCountry Economic Memorandum: A Narrow Path to Prosperity  World Bank Group

Malawi: Rights Group Expelled from Refugee Camp - Human Rights WatchMalawi: Rights Group Expelled from Refugee Camp  Human Rights Watch

Violence Mars Malawi's Main Opposition Party Rally - Voice of America - VOA NewsViolence Mars Malawi's Main Opposition Party Rally  Voice of America - VOA News

Meeting the Future of Energy Access in Malawi - University of Michigan School for Environment and SustainabilityMeeting the Future of Energy Access in Malawi  University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability

Impact evaluation of the Home-Grown School Feeding programme in Malawi - Inception Note - Malawi - ReliefWebImpact evaluation of the Home-Grown School Feeding programme in Malawi - Inception Note - Malawi  ReliefWeb

Malawi Economic Monitor: Turning the Corner? Healthy Watersheds for a Strong Economy - World Bank GroupMalawi Economic Monitor: Turning the Corner? Healthy Watersheds for a Strong Economy  World Bank Group

Building Foundations: How Malawi Is Preparing to Harness AI - Tony Blair Institute for Global ChangeBuilding Foundations: How Malawi Is Preparing to Harness AI  Tony Blair Institute for Global Change

Death toll rises to seven in Malawi elephant relocation project linked to Prince Harry NGO - The GuardianDeath toll rises to seven in Malawi elephant relocation project linked to Prince Harry NGO  The Guardian

Some Question Malawi President's Claim That Cyberattack Caused Passport Problems - Voice of America - VOA NewsSome Question Malawi President's Claim That Cyberattack Caused Passport Problems  Voice of America - VOA News

Unveiling the Future: Malawi's Commitment to Commercial Arbitration Excellence - White & Case LLPUnveiling the Future: Malawi's Commitment to Commercial Arbitration Excellence  White & Case LLP

Malawi forecasts improved growth as forex reserves recover - ReutersMalawi forecasts improved growth as forex reserves recover  Reuters

Malawi’s populist crackdown on refugees betrays its legacy - Al Jazeera EnglishMalawi’s populist crackdown on refugees betrays its legacy  Al Jazeera English

‘Very thin budget’: Forex shortage triggers cost-of-living crisis in Malawi - Al Jazeera English‘Very thin budget’: Forex shortage triggers cost-of-living crisis in Malawi  Al Jazeera English

Community radio fosters refugee inclusion in Malawi - UNHCRCommunity radio fosters refugee inclusion in Malawi  UNHCR

Malawi Bans Maize Imports From Kenya, Tanzania Over Disease - Voice of America - VOA NewsMalawi Bans Maize Imports From Kenya, Tanzania Over Disease  Voice of America - VOA News

Malawi Military's Threats Send Journalist into Hiding - Human Rights WatchMalawi Military's Threats Send Journalist into Hiding  Human Rights Watch

Malawi, Mid-term evaluation of the United Nations Joint Programme on Girls Education III | World Food Programme - WFPMalawi, Mid-term evaluation of the United Nations Joint Programme on Girls Education III | World Food Programme  WFP

Malawi, Mauritius, Seychelles: 5 stunning beach destinations in Africa - Hindustan TimesMalawi, Mauritius, Seychelles: 5 stunning beach destinations in Africa  Hindustan Times

Mothers in Malawi value the first malaria vaccine - World Health Organization (WHO)Mothers in Malawi value the first malaria vaccine  World Health Organization (WHO)

Malawi 2030 National Road Safety Strategy launched with iRAP targets - iRAP - iRAP - International Road Assessment ProgrammeMalawi 2030 National Road Safety Strategy launched with iRAP targets - iRAP  iRAP - International Road Assessment Programme

Soybean rust threatens soybean production in Malawi and Zambia - CIMMYTSoybean rust threatens soybean production in Malawi and Zambia  CIMMYT

Thomas Chibade: Malawi music star dies aged 37 - BBC.comThomas Chibade: Malawi music star dies aged 37  BBC.com

How A WhatsApp Group Rescued Malawian Women Trafficked To Oman - SheThePeopleHow A WhatsApp Group Rescued Malawian Women Trafficked To Oman  SheThePeople

Safer Roads Progress in Malawi - Interface Meeting with Officials of the Ministry of Transport and Public Works - iRAP - iRAP - International Road Assessment ProgrammeSafer Roads Progress in Malawi - Interface Meeting with Officials of the Ministry of Transport and Public Works - iRAP  iRAP - International Road Assessment Programme

Apprehension in Malawi as government sends workers to Israel amid Gaza war - Al Jazeera EnglishApprehension in Malawi as government sends workers to Israel amid Gaza war  Al Jazeera English

Malawi Makes First Large-Scale Wheat Harvest - Voice of America - VOA NewsMalawi Makes First Large-Scale Wheat Harvest  Voice of America - VOA News

El Nino expected to make Malawi’s lean season even leaner - International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent SocietiesEl Nino expected to make Malawi’s lean season even leaner  International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Trocaire: Water - both a friend and foe of the people of Malawi - The Irish NewsTrocaire: Water - both a friend and foe of the people of Malawi  The Irish News

Malawi - African Development BankMalawi  African Development Bank

Latest From the Netball World Cup 2025 Africa Qualifiers - International Netball FederationLatest From the Netball World Cup 2025 Africa Qualifiers  International Netball Federation

SOUTHERN AFRICA: A FOUR-FOLD SURGE IN CHOLERA CASES PUTS TENS OF THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN AT ... - Save the Children InternationalSOUTHERN AFRICA: A FOUR-FOLD SURGE IN CHOLERA CASES PUTS TENS OF THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN AT ...  Save the Children International

Malawi Climate Change Country Profile | Climate | U.S. Agency for International Development - USAIDMalawi Climate Change Country Profile | Climate | U.S. Agency for International Development  USAID

Tea-Triangular: Kenya, Malawi and Uganda tripartite stakeholders and tea supply chain representatives share ... - ILOTea-Triangular: Kenya, Malawi and Uganda tripartite stakeholders and tea supply chain representatives share ...  ILO

Xi Jinping Meets with Malawi's President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera - MFA ChinaXi Jinping Meets with Malawi's President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera  MFA China

Cholera Response in Malawi: The Role of an IPC Specialist During a Level 3 Emergency - World Health Organization (WHO)Cholera Response in Malawi: The Role of an IPC Specialist During a Level 3 Emergency  World Health Organization (WHO)

Polio scare hits Malawi with 17 possible cases, just as huge vaccine drive ends - The GuardianPolio scare hits Malawi with 17 possible cases, just as huge vaccine drive ends  The Guardian

Warriors arrive in Malawi for Four Nations Tournament | - New Zimbabwe.comWarriors arrive in Malawi for Four Nations Tournament |  New Zimbabwe.com

Home - Malawi | The Netherlands and Malawi - The Netherlands and YouHome - Malawi | The Netherlands and Malawi  The Netherlands and You

Malawi: Truck drivers learn about risks of human trafficking - UN NewsMalawi: Truck drivers learn about risks of human trafficking  UN News

Malawi’s president suspends foreign travel for himself and cabinet members - Al Jazeera EnglishMalawi’s president suspends foreign travel for himself and cabinet members  Al Jazeera English

Study abroad program offers unique opportunity to empower change in Malawi - Office of International AffairsStudy abroad program offers unique opportunity to empower change in Malawi  Office of International Affairs

Malawi Parliament Allows Labor Export to Israel - Voice of America - VOA NewsMalawi Parliament Allows Labor Export to Israel  Voice of America - VOA News

Cholera cases soar globally; Malawi, Haiti deadliest outbreaks, WHO reports - UN NewsCholera cases soar globally; Malawi, Haiti deadliest outbreaks, WHO reports  UN News

After the Storm, Malawi's Farmers Face a Precarious Future - Yale Environment 360After the Storm, Malawi's Farmers Face a Precarious Future  Yale Environment 360

Malawi defeat hosts SA in opening match - South African Football AssociationMalawi defeat hosts SA in opening match  South African Football Association

Despite war, young Malawians turn to Israel for work amid economic crisis at home - The Times of IsraelDespite war, young Malawians turn to Israel for work amid economic crisis at home  The Times of Israel

Malawi - African Development BankMalawi  African Development Bank

Malawi hikes fuel and electricity prices after currency devaluation - ReutersMalawi hikes fuel and electricity prices after currency devaluation  Reuters

Exposing Malawi's dangerous secret labour deal with Israel - The New ArabExposing Malawi's dangerous secret labour deal with Israel  The New Arab

Malawi | General Assembly - General Assembly of the United Nations General DebateMalawi | General Assembly  General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate

Climate injustice: Malawi crippled by global warming it didn't create (dubbed) - Channel 4 NewsClimate injustice: Malawi crippled by global warming it didn't create (dubbed)  Channel 4 News

Malawi President Suspends Foreign Trips by Officials Over Currency Devaluation - Voice of America - VOA NewsMalawi President Suspends Foreign Trips by Officials Over Currency Devaluation  Voice of America - VOA News

Two-and-a-half decades of research in Malawi | Penn Today - Penn TodayTwo-and-a-half decades of research in Malawi | Penn Today  Penn Today

Malawi Compact - Millennium Challenge CorporationMalawi Compact  Millennium Challenge Corporation

A Battle to Save Malawi's Iconic Forest Unfolds - BirdLife InternationalA Battle to Save Malawi's Iconic Forest Unfolds  BirdLife International

The STRENGTHEN2 project concluded its third mission to Malawi - ILOThe STRENGTHEN2 project concluded its third mission to Malawi  ILO

IMF board approves $178 mln loan to Malawi - ReutersIMF board approves $178 mln loan to Malawi  Reuters

Malawi Immigration Dept. Halts Services Amid Cyberattack - Dark ReadingMalawi Immigration Dept. Halts Services Amid Cyberattack  Dark Reading

UK aid cuts leave Malawi vulnerable to droughts and cyclones - Climate Home NewsUK aid cuts leave Malawi vulnerable to droughts and cyclones  Climate Home News

Tanzania Bans Soybean Imports from Malawi - Voice of America - VOA NewsTanzania Bans Soybean Imports from Malawi  Voice of America - VOA News

Malawi restores e-passport system following hacking scare - APANEWSMalawi restores e-passport system following hacking scare  APANEWS

Restoring Hope and Improving Livelihoods Among Poor Households in Malawi Through Social Cash Transfers - World Bank GroupRestoring Hope and Improving Livelihoods Among Poor Households in Malawi Through Social Cash Transfers  World Bank Group

Rwandan Refugees in Malawi Complain of Being Targeted and Victimized - Voice of America - VOA NewsRwandan Refugees in Malawi Complain of Being Targeted and Victimized  Voice of America - VOA News

Malawi condemned for abstaining on UN vote to call for Gaza cease-fire - Anadolu Agency | EnglishMalawi condemned for abstaining on UN vote to call for Gaza cease-fire  Anadolu Agency | English