Malawi20 Jan 2026Malawi raises fuel prices by more than 40%The new government is addressing fuel shortages and strengthening the budget but many are not happy.20 Jan 202630 Dec 2025Coups, elections and protests - a difficult year for democracy in AfricaPost-election violence in Tanzania and more coups were part of a turbulent 12 months on the continent.30 Dec 202523 Dec 2025Malawians angry over vice-president's planned UK tripJane Ansah is going in a private capacity but reports about the cost and entourage have riled people up. 23 Dec 202527 Nov 2025Police investigate theft of four dogs from Malawi presidential palace Police search ex-President Chakwera's residence after a suspect said the dogs were being kept there. 27 Nov 202513 Oct 2025Forty-two killed as bus crashes on South Africa mountain passThe dead were nationals of Zimbabwe and Malawi returning home, officials say.13 Oct 202525 Sep 2025Malawi's ex-president wins election in comeback at age 85Peter Mutharika defeated the incumbent, Lazarus Chakwera, the election commission announces.25 Sep 202525 Sep 2025The professor who beat fraud allegations to become Malawi's president…againThe president-elect of the southern African nation has a long and controversial political career.25 Sep 202523 Sep 2025Malawi ex-president takes clear lead in vote-count, results showPeter Mutharika has got about 66% of the votes counted so far, putting him ahead of President Lazarus Chakwera.23 Sep 202520 Sep 2025Malawi police arrest eight for alleged election fraudOfficials are on high alert after the 2019 presidential election result was annulled due to vote tampering.20 Sep 2025...
