Vice President Dr. Jane Ansah on Tuesday met the Chinese Ambassador to Malawi, Her Excellency Ms. Lu Xu, in a meeting that underscored Malawi’s commitment to strengthening its long-standing ...

Parliament has unanimously confirmed Richard Luhanga as the new Inspector General (IG) of the Malawi Police Service (MPS) — a decision hailed as a decisive step toward revitalizing the country’s law ...

Malawi is facing one of its worst hunger crises, affecting millions. The president and outside experts say the country must invest in resilient food systems rather than rely on aid to break the cycle.

Women's rights groups have welcomed a decision by a Malawian court to allow safe abortions for women and girls subjected to sexual violence. But some religious groups ...

Malawi has ground to a halt. From Blantyre to Karonga, long, winding queues of vehicles at fuel stations have become the new national landmark -- a symbol of frustration, economic pain, and leadership ...

On a bright October 2025 morning, viewers of Malawi’s state broadcaster watched a scene that appeared theatrical — until its coercive undertone became unmistakable. George Kasakula, director general ...

Malawi’s central bank ruled out the need to devalue the currency because foreign-exchange inflows increased after voters elected a new president, easing a dollar shortage. Peter Mutharika swept to ...

Malawi’s president-elect said he will prioritize reviving the struggling economy after returning to power and that he will urgently seek a new financing program with the International Monetary Fund.

BLANTYRE, Malawi — Former President Peter Mutharika was declared the winner of Malawi's election Wednesday, ousting incumbent Lazarus Chakwera to return as leader of one of Africa's poorest countries.

The concession from President Lazarus Chakwera came despite reports of irregularities at the polls. Final results showed that Peter Mutharika had won nearly 57 percent of the vote. By John Eligon and ...

LILONGWE, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Malawi's former president Peter Mutharika is projected to have won last week's presidential election with more than 56% of the vote, private broadcaster Times Television ...

Peter Mutharika, an 85-year-old Yale-educated law professor, looked on course to defeat the incumbent, Lazarus Chakwera. By Golden Matonga and John Eligon Golden Matonga reported from Lilongwe, Malawi ...