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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Malawi | Religion, Population, Maps, Capital, Currency, Language, Vice President, & Facts - BritannicaMalawi | Religion, Population, Maps, Capital, Currency, Language, Vice President, & Facts  Britannica

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Malawi central bank holds policy rate against backdrop of economic crisis - TradingViewMalawi central bank holds policy rate against backdrop of economic crisis  TradingView

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

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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

UN@80: Malawian youth calls for 'every girl to have a shot at leadership' - news.cgtn.comUN@80: Malawian youth calls for 'every girl to have a shot at leadership'  news.cgtn.com

How data collection led to Malawi’s first public radiotherapy centre - IAEAHow data collection led to Malawi’s first public radiotherapy centre  IAEA

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All set for 2025 Malawi FAM Women’s Regional League - Africa Top SportsAll set for 2025 Malawi FAM Women’s Regional League  Africa Top Sports

‘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

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

Malawi Key Message Update July 2025: Poor households face food consumption deficits atypically early in the South - ReliefWebMalawi Key Message Update July 2025: Poor households face food consumption deficits atypically early in the South  ReliefWeb

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

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

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

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

Malawi - Democracy, Development, Poverty - BritannicaMalawi - Democracy, Development, Poverty  Britannica

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

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)

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

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

‘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

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

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

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

Sovereign highlights successful results from Malawi project testwork - Mining WeeklySovereign highlights successful results from Malawi project testwork  Mining Weekly

Malawi battles mpox as cases of the infectious disease surge in Africa - theguardian.comMalawi battles mpox as cases of the infectious disease surge in Africa  theguardian.com

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)

Malawi: NBS BANK NATIONAL DIVISION LEAGUE WEEK 9 PREVIEW - Africa Top SportsMalawi: NBS BANK NATIONAL DIVISION LEAGUE WEEK 9 PREVIEW  Africa Top Sports

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

Prolonged Malawi drought triggers $3.4 million African Risk Capacity payout - The InsurerProlonged Malawi drought triggers $3.4 million African Risk Capacity payout  The Insurer

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

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

Young people for young people: Mary’s Meals brings hope to the Jubilee - Vatican NewsYoung people for young people: Mary’s Meals brings hope to the Jubilee  Vatican News

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

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

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

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)

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

AUC Chairperson Message on the occasion of the Independence Day of Republic of Malawi - African UnionAUC Chairperson Message on the occasion of the Independence Day of Republic of Malawi  African Union

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

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

Malawi, Mozambique sign agreement on joint military exercises - Anadolu AjansiMalawi, Mozambique sign agreement on joint military exercises  Anadolu Ajansi

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

UAE President, VPs congratulate President of Malawi on Independence Day - mofa.gov.aeUAE President, VPs congratulate President of Malawi on Independence Day  mofa.gov.ae

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

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

‘I’ve seen women suffer’: Malawi’s religious leaders fight for legal abortions - theguardian.com‘I’ve seen women suffer’: Malawi’s religious leaders fight for legal abortions  theguardian.com

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

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

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

Chewa | Location, Culture, & Facts - BritannicaChewa | Location, Culture, & Facts  Britannica

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

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

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)

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

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

Malawi lowers 2025 growth forecast as inflation spurs protests - ReutersMalawi lowers 2025 growth forecast as inflation spurs protests  Reuters

Nyika Plateau | Wildlife, Grasslands, Forests - BritannicaNyika Plateau | Wildlife, Grasslands, Forests  Britannica

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

IMF Says Malawi in Arrears With Afreximbank Throughout Program - Bloomberg.comIMF Says Malawi in Arrears With Afreximbank Throughout Program  Bloomberg.com

A friend killed, and inquiries shelved: life fighting the stigma of albinism in Malawi - theguardian.comA friend killed, and inquiries shelved: life fighting the stigma of albinism in Malawi  theguardian.com

Tumbuka | History, Culture & Language - BritannicaTumbuka | History, Culture & Language  Britannica

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

Charity faces legal action after relocated elephants in Malawi allegedly kill 10 people - theguardian.comCharity faces legal action after relocated elephants in Malawi allegedly kill 10 people  theguardian.com

Malawi's youth battles for political inclusion - DWMalawi's youth battles for political inclusion  DW

A journey of innovation and inclusivity: Building the next phase of Malawi's digital future - UNDPA journey of innovation and inclusivity: Building the next phase of Malawi's digital future  UNDP

Rwanda Vs Malawi Women's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2: RWA-W Beat MAL-W By 67 Runs - Outlook IndiaRwanda Vs Malawi Women's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2: RWA-W Beat MAL-W By 67 Runs  Outlook India

Climate Services Adaptation Programme in Africa: Malawi & Tanzania - World Meteorological Organization WMOClimate Services Adaptation Programme in Africa: Malawi & Tanzania  World Meteorological Organization WMO

Malawi Stock Exchange : Standard Bank share split excites market - african marketsMalawi Stock Exchange : Standard Bank share split excites market  african markets

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

3rd Place Playoff: Botswana Women vs Malawi Women | Squads | Players to Watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming | Pitch Report - Female Cricket3rd Place Playoff: Botswana Women vs Malawi Women | Squads | Players to Watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming | Pitch Report  Female Cricket

Malawi - General DebateMalawi  General Debate

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

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

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

Malawi: Police Look on as Peaceful Protesters Assaulted - Human Rights WatchMalawi: Police Look on as Peaceful Protesters Assaulted  Human Rights Watch

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)

‘Devastating’: Malawi left in dire straits by Trump’s decision to freeze aid - theguardian.com‘Devastating’: Malawi left in dire straits by Trump’s decision to freeze aid  theguardian.com

Notorious poaching gang leaders pardoned in Malawi - The TelegraphNotorious poaching gang leaders pardoned in Malawi  The Telegraph

FAO GIEWS Country Brief on Malawi - - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO GIEWS Country Brief on Malawi -  Food and Agriculture Organization

‘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

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

How AI monitoring is cutting stillbirths and neonatal deaths in a clinic in Malawi - theguardian.comHow AI monitoring is cutting stillbirths and neonatal deaths in a clinic in Malawi  theguardian.com

Malawi becomes 38th African Country to join Africa's Single Air Transport Market - African UnionMalawi becomes 38th African Country to join Africa's Single Air Transport Market  African Union

Strengthening Immunity, One Dose at a Time: Malawi’s IPV2 Success Story - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaStrengthening Immunity, One Dose at a Time: Malawi’s IPV2 Success Story  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

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

Malawi sees influx of refugees from post-election violence in Mozambique - theguardian.comMalawi sees influx of refugees from post-election violence in Mozambique  theguardian.com

Malawi Launches National Immunization Strategy During African Vaccination Week - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaMalawi Launches National Immunization Strategy During African Vaccination Week  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Unpacking the buzz on the rising water levels of Lake Malawi - World Bank BlogsUnpacking the buzz on the rising water levels of Lake Malawi  World Bank Blogs

Revolutionary new technology could transform health care around the globe: 'A game-changer' - The Cool DownRevolutionary new technology could transform health care around the globe: 'A game-changer'  The Cool Down

Malawi cancer program develops diagnostic breakthrough - The University of North Carolina at Chapel HillMalawi cancer program develops diagnostic breakthrough  The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Malawi to Reconvene Dissolved Parliament for Urgent Electoral Law Amendment Ahead of September Polls - Medafrica TimesMalawi to Reconvene Dissolved Parliament for Urgent Electoral Law Amendment Ahead of September Polls  Medafrica Times