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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U.S. demands deposits of up to $15,000 of visitors from Malawi and Zambia - The Washington PostU.S. demands deposits of up to $15,000 of visitors from Malawi and Zambia  The Washington Post

Malawi unveils all-encompassing framework for carbon projects - Quantum Commodity IntelligenceMalawi unveils all-encompassing framework for carbon projects  Quantum Commodity Intelligence

Food insecurity program in Malawi at risk - Cornell ChronicleFood insecurity program in Malawi at risk  Cornell Chronicle

Lindian Resources Announces FID for Malawi Rare Earth Project - Energy Capital & PowerLindian Resources Announces FID for Malawi Rare Earth Project  Energy Capital & Power

Japan-Malawi Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Malawi Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

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

Lindian secures $59m commitments for Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi - Mining TechnologyLindian secures $59m commitments for Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi  Mining Technology

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

Devex Dish: Cuts to WFP rations push refugees in Malawi to the edge - DevexDevex Dish: Cuts to WFP rations push refugees in Malawi to the edge  Devex

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

Chinese-Built Roads in Malawi Bring Hope but Not the Riches Many Expected - The China-Global South ProjectChinese-Built Roads in Malawi Bring Hope but Not the Riches Many Expected  The China-Global South Project

How Data Collection Led to Malawi’s First Public Radiotherapy Centre - IAEAHow Data Collection Led to Malawi’s First Public Radiotherapy Centre  IAEA

Lindian Resources aims for a first rare earths mine operation in Malawi by Q4 of 2026 - African Mining MarketLindian Resources aims for a first rare earths mine operation in Malawi by Q4 of 2026  African Mining Market

Shop Dust Collection System For Lathe - Reduce Dust Malawi - roarmag.orgShop Dust Collection System For Lathe - Reduce Dust Malawi  roarmag.org

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

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

In Malawi, overcrowded refugee camp fuels hunger, crime - France 24In Malawi, overcrowded refugee camp fuels hunger, crime  France 24

Funding cuts push Malawi’s Dzaleka Refugee Camp to the brink - FairPlanetFunding cuts push Malawi’s Dzaleka Refugee Camp to the brink  FairPlanet

FID at Malawi project sets Lindian on course to rare earths producer status, raises A$91.5m - Mining WeeklyFID at Malawi project sets Lindian on course to rare earths producer status, raises A$91.5m  Mining Weekly

‘I’m tired of surviving. I want to live again’: Cyclone Freddy’s legacy in Malawi - Dialogue Earth‘I’m tired of surviving. I want to live again’: Cyclone Freddy’s legacy in Malawi  Dialogue Earth

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

Why Malawi presidential hopefuls pick female running mates - DWWhy Malawi presidential hopefuls pick female running mates  DW

Local context and mobilization in poor communities: Lessons from Kenya, Malawi and Zambia - ScienceDirect.comLocal context and mobilization in poor communities: Lessons from Kenya, Malawi and Zambia  ScienceDirect.com

Lindian funds Malawi rare earths FID; execution risk ahead - NAI500Lindian funds Malawi rare earths FID; execution risk ahead  NAI500

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)

How to travel around Malawi like a local - DWHow to travel around Malawi like a local  DW

Malawi elections: VP seeks to run against President Chakwera - TRT GlobalMalawi elections: VP seeks to run against President Chakwera  TRT Global

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

At Malawi’s first national Eucharistic congress, delegates call for greater reverence - Catholic CultureAt Malawi’s first national Eucharistic congress, delegates call for greater reverence  Catholic Culture

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

‘It’s all about trusting yourself, pushing your limits’: Malawi’s first climbers take their sport to new heights - The Guardian‘It’s all about trusting yourself, pushing your limits’: Malawi’s first climbers take their sport to new heights  The Guardian

Malawi - Resources, Power, Agriculture - BritannicaMalawi - Resources, Power, Agriculture  Britannica

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

Mpox in Malawi: A Community Effort That Proved It Can Be Beaten - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaMpox in Malawi: A Community Effort That Proved It Can Be Beaten  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

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

‘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

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

MALAWI: Archbishop Tambala and Bishop Mwakhwawa Share a Youth Pastoral Plan During Parish Pastoral Visit - amecea newsMALAWI: Archbishop Tambala and Bishop Mwakhwawa Share a Youth Pastoral Plan During Parish Pastoral Visit  amecea 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

Malawi becomes latest fraudulent registry as fake fleet grows 170% - Lloyd's ListMalawi becomes latest fraudulent registry as fake fleet grows 170%  Lloyd's List

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

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)

HIV and TB Overview: Malawi - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)HIV and TB Overview: Malawi  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

Lindian Resources Gets Green Light For Major Malawi Mine Build - FinimizeLindian Resources Gets Green Light For Major Malawi Mine Build  Finimize

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

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

South African grocery retailer Shoprite plans to exit Ghana and Malawi - ReutersSouth African grocery retailer Shoprite plans to exit Ghana and Malawi  Reuters

FAO and Malawi kick-start climate action with $53 million Green Climate Fund project - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO and Malawi kick-start climate action with $53 million Green Climate Fund project  Food and Agriculture Organization

In rural Malawi, demand for malaria vaccine rises - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceIn rural Malawi, demand for malaria vaccine rises  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Malawi: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Malawi - International Monetary FundMalawi: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Malawi  International Monetary Fund

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

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

Lindian locks in $91.5M to greenlight Malawi rare earths mine - The Sydney Morning HeraldLindian locks in $91.5M to greenlight Malawi rare earths mine  The Sydney Morning Herald

President of Malawi receives Abdullah bin Zayed - mofa.gov.aePresident of Malawi receives Abdullah bin Zayed  mofa.gov.ae

Forest loss in Malawi: how having women at the table affected debates and decisions about solutions – research - The ConversationForest loss in Malawi: how having women at the table affected debates and decisions about solutions – research  The Conversation

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

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)

Tanzania lifts ban on agriculture imports from South Africa, Malawi - ReutersTanzania lifts ban on agriculture imports from South Africa, Malawi  Reuters

Holy Childhood Secretary General commends Malawi’s efforts in children’s faith formation - Vatican NewsHoly Childhood Secretary General commends Malawi’s efforts in children’s faith formation  Vatican News

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

Impact of rotavirus vaccination in Malawi from 2012 to 2022 compared to model predictions | npj Vaccines - NatureImpact of rotavirus vaccination in Malawi from 2012 to 2022 compared to model predictions | npj Vaccines  Nature

‘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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mozambicans in Malawi cautiously look to return home - DWMozambicans in Malawi cautiously look to return home  DW

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

CPJ welcomes defamation decriminalization in Malawi - Committee to Protect JournalistsCPJ welcomes defamation decriminalization in Malawi  Committee to Protect Journalists

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

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

Lilongwe, Malawi: Bishop Mackenzie International School: 2025 Fact Sheet - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Lilongwe, Malawi: Bishop Mackenzie International School: 2025 Fact Sheet  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

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

Extreme inequities in access to HIV treatment in Malawi - NatureExtreme inequities in access to HIV treatment in Malawi  Nature

PRESS RELEASE: African Union Engages Stakeholders in Malawi on Women’s Political Participation ahead of the Impending 2025 General Elections-African Union - Peace and Security Department - peaceau.orgPRESS RELEASE: African Union Engages Stakeholders in Malawi on Women’s Political Participation ahead of the Impending 2025 General Elections-African Union - Peace and Security Department  peaceau.org

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

Manna for Malawi Block Party this Saturday with Gigfoot - messagemedia.coManna for Malawi Block Party this Saturday with Gigfoot  messagemedia.co

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

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 elections, Lucia Annunziata appointed to head EU observation mission - EunewsMalawi elections, Lucia Annunziata appointed to head EU observation mission  Eunews

Tanzania bans South Africa and Malawi imports: Wetin to know as di trade quarrel between di countries enter anoda level - BBCTanzania bans South Africa and Malawi imports: Wetin to know as di trade quarrel between di countries enter anoda level  BBC

US demands $15,000 deposit for visa applicants from Malawi and Zambia - BBCUS demands $15,000 deposit for visa applicants from Malawi and Zambia  BBC

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

‘Devastating’: Malawi left in dire straits by Trump’s decision to freeze aid - The Guardian‘Devastating’: Malawi left in dire straits by Trump’s decision to freeze aid  The Guardian

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

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

Khumbo Mindiera: Harnessing Local Resources to Power Malawi’s Future - UNDPKhumbo Mindiera: Harnessing Local Resources to Power Malawi’s Future  UNDP

Press Release: African Union-Led Technical Assistance to the Malawi Electoral Commission in Support of Credible, Transparent and Peaceful Elections Commences - peaceau.orgPress Release: African Union-Led Technical Assistance to the Malawi Electoral Commission in Support of Credible, Transparent and Peaceful Elections Commences  peaceau.org

Alumni Feature: Ady Waite ’22 Shows Up for Students in Malawi as Teacher and Ministry Leader - Azusa Pacific UniversityAlumni Feature: Ady Waite ’22 Shows Up for Students in Malawi as Teacher and Ministry Leader  Azusa Pacific University

Tanzania bans agriculture imports from South Africa, Malawi - ReutersTanzania bans agriculture imports from South Africa, Malawi  Reuters

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

Taylor Professor Serves in Malawi through Sabbatical - Taylor UniversityTaylor Professor Serves in Malawi through Sabbatical  Taylor University

Malawi Travel Advice & Safety - SmartravellerMalawi Travel Advice & Safety  Smartraveller

Malawi-Israel health workers deal: Who benefits the most? - DWMalawi-Israel health workers deal: Who benefits the most?  DW

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

US requires Zambia, Malawi citizens to pay up to $15,000 bond for some visitor visas - ReutersUS requires Zambia, Malawi citizens to pay up to $15,000 bond for some visitor visas  Reuters

Malawi Economic Monitor: Navigating Uncertainty - World BankMalawi Economic Monitor: Navigating Uncertainty  World Bank