East-Africa
Miss World Selection Sparks Political Row in Malawi
Parliament was thrown into disorder when Lilongwe Likuni MP Kelvin Mphande halted proceedings to insist that reigning Miss Malawi Thandie Chisi, not…
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East-Africa
UK Aid Cuts Reduce Support for Some African Countries by 90%
Britain will sharply scale back its bilateral aid programme, cutting support to nine African countries by more than 80% by 2029 as…
East-Africa
Malawi Government Urges Vaccinations as Measles Fears Grow
Health officials are monitoring thousands of measles infections across several districts as the deadly virus spreads through communities, prompting the government to…
East-Africa
Malawian MPs Accused of Secret Plot to Extend Their Terms
Redson Munlo, a well-known human rights campaigner, has issued a stern warning to Members of Parliament who he says are plotting to…
East-Africa
Malawi Government Defends 100% Increase in University Fees
The government has authorized an emergency doubling of university tuition after institutions formally appealed to the Ministry of Education, saying chronic underfunding…
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Malawian Parliament Erupts in Heated Dispute Over Chilima Plane Crash Probe
The June 2024 plane crash that killed former Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima has reignited fierce political battles in Malawi, as fresh…
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U.S. Visa Reductions Raise Concerns About Malawi’s International Standing
The U.S. government’s recent decision to slash the number of embassies offering visa services in Africa from 50 to 20 has sparked…
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Malawi Presidency Denies Claims President Is ‘Absent’
Questions over whether President Peter Mutharika has been stepping back from the day-to-day demands of governing have drawn a firm rebuttal from…
East-Africa
Neglected Tropical Diseases Recognized as a Human Rights Issue
Despite significant advancements, neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) continue to fly under the radar of global health initiatives. To date, 61 nations have…
East-Africa
New Census Reveals Ongoing Struggles for Mozambican Farmers
Vast stretches of Mozambique’s farmland remain untouched, and a new Agriculture and Livestock census is putting hard numbers on just how much…
East-Africa
Malawi’s Power Crisis Deepens Amid Worsening Electricity Shortages
Malawi’s power crunch is deepening, electricity officials have warned Parliament, as the national grid struggles to keep pace with soaring demand while…
