Category: Malawi

Malawi, a landlocked country in southeastern Africa, is defined by its topography of highlands split by the Great Rift Valley and enormous Lake Malawi. The lake’s southern end falls within Lake Malawi National Park – sheltering diverse wildlife from colorful fish to baboons – and its clear waters are popular for diving and boating. Peninsular Cape Maclear is known for its beach resorts.
President: Lazarus Chakwera Trending
Capital: Lilongwe
Recognised regional languages: List: Yao; Tumbuka; Tonga; Sena; Lomwe; Ngonde; Lambya
Population: 18.14 million (2018) World Bank

Bank releases $253m for water, power, finance projects in Malawi

November 30, 2011 Global Author

The World Bank has released $253-million in the form of loans and grants to the Malawi government for the implementation of projects in the water, electricity and financial sectors. . Read More

Malawi President Opens COMESA Summit Salutes Sata

October 15, 2011 Global AuthorBingu WA Mutharika, Sata

THE 15TH Summit of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Heads of State and Government officially opened here on October 14 with leaders in the regional economic block saluting President Sata on his historic victory in Zambia’s September 20 general elections. In his welcome address to the delegates, who gathered at the new State House, Malawian President Bingu... Read More

Malawi should arrest President al-Bashir – Demands Human rights groups

October 14, 2011 Global Author

On Thursday 13 October 2011, Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir travelled to Malawi to attend the regional annual summit of the members of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) being held today in Lilongwe, the country’s capital. President al-Bashir is the first sitting President indicted by the ICC, which issued a warrant of arrest against him for allegedly... Read More

Malawi Churches reiterate on anti-gay move, bash UK same sex demands

October 12, 2011 Global Author

Led by the Malawi Council of Churches (MCC), churches in Malawi have voiced out against the British government's demands that poor African countries should legalise homosexuality or forego Her Majesty the Queen's aid. The International Department of the British government announced it would cut aid to such nations. . Read More

Malawi youth on COP17 Africa campaign caravan

October 3, 2011 Global AuthorMalawi news

Fifteen youths will be part of the WE HAVE FAITH Caravan that will start off from Nairobi, Kenya, through Tanzania and arrive in Malawi in November next month as African youths prepare to have their voice heard at the Climate Justice COP 17 in November/December 2011, Durban. . Read More

Malawi: Billy Mayaya Claims first day of anti-government strikes a success

September 21, 2011 Global AuthorBilly Mayaya, Bingu, Malawi

BLANTYRE, Malawi — Anti-government activists say the first day of their three-day general strike has been successful. Government spokeswoman Patricia Kaliati claims Wednesday's demonstration "flopped," but shops, banks and even some government offices were closed across the country. . Read More

Malawi donates food to famine-hit Somalia

August 5, 2011 Global AuthorBlantyre, Malawi, Rab Processors, Somalia

BLANTYRE—Malawi has donated food to famine-hit and war-torn Somalia where at least 3.7 million people, over a third of the country's population, are in dire need of food. . Read More