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health4 days ago•9 min saved

Malawi's big push to stop polio as misinformation and aid cuts loom

Malawi has launched a major polio vaccination drive after detecting the virus in Blantyre and has vaccinated about 1.3 million children in four days with vaccines airlifted by the WHO; community leaders and influencers are mobilising to counter misinformation on social media, but funding shortfalls from aid cuts threaten sustained response and eradication efforts, underscoring the need for trust and high coverage to prevent vaccine-derived poliovirus spread.

via The Guardian|

#aid-cuts #health #malawi

archaeology1 month ago•8 min saved

Africa's Oldest Cremation Reveals Ancient Rituals and Hunter-Gatherer Practices

Scientists discovered the earliest known cremation in Africa, dating back 9,500 years in Malawi, involving a large-scale pyre ritual for a likely middle-aged woman, challenging previous notions about hunter-gatherer mortuary practices and indicating complex social behaviors.

via The Conversation|

#africa #archaeology #cremation

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Malawi Vice President's UK Trip Sparks Public Outrage Over Spending

Malawi's Vice President Jane Ansah faces criticism over a costly private trip to the UK, with allegations of a large delegation and significant expenses, contradicting government austerity promises and sparking public outrage and calls for transparency.

via BBC|

#austerity #jane-ansah #malawi

world5 months ago•3 min saved

Peter Mutharika Re-elected as Malawi President in Landslide Victory

Peter Mutharika, Malawi's former president, won the recent election with 57% of the vote, marking a significant political comeback at age 85 amid a deep economic crisis. Lazarus Chakwera conceded defeat, acknowledging irregularities but accepting the result. Mutharika's victory is seen as a rejection of Chakwera's leadership, which faced criticism over corruption and economic issues. Mutharika now faces the challenge of addressing inflation and economic instability.

via BBC|

#election #lazarus-chakwera #malawi

world5 months ago•6 min saved

Peter Mutharika's Return: Malawi's Political Shift

Peter Mutharika, Malawi's former president, has made a surprising comeback to power after winning the recent election, despite a controversial and tumultuous political history marked by allegations of corruption, court battles, and economic challenges. His return raises questions about Malawi's political stability and future direction.

via bbc.com|

#corruption #election #malawi

politics5 months ago•1 min saved

Peter Mutharika Leads Malawi Presidential Race Amid Partial Results

Malawi's former President Peter Mutharika leads in the presidential race with around 66% of votes reported, while incumbent Lazarus Chakwera trails at 24%. Results are still being verified, and Chakwera's camp is optimistic about increasing their tally, but the electoral commission emphasizes transparency and accuracy amid concerns over irregularities and recent arrests related to election manipulation.

via BBC|

#election #lazarus-chakwera #malawi

world5 months ago•2 min saved

Malawi Elections: Arrests, Allegations, and Political Tensions

Malawi police have arrested eight individuals for alleged electoral fraud during the country's recent general elections, as officials await final results amid concerns over irregularities and past election controversies, with the presidential race still undecided.

via BBC|

#arrests #election #fraud

world5 months ago•1 min saved

Malawi Election Tensions Rise as Results Show Mutharika Leading

Malawi's electoral commission has warned political parties not to declare victory prematurely after the main candidates claimed victory, emphasizing that only the commission can release official results to ensure accuracy and legitimacy amid a tense electoral process.

via BBC|

#elections #electoral-commission #lazarus-chakwera

world5 months ago•4 min saved

Malawi votes amid economic crisis in pivotal presidential election

Malawi is counting votes in a closely contested presidential election amid economic hardship, with a potential runoff between incumbent Lazarus Chakwera and former President Peter Mutharika, as the country faces high inflation, fuel shortages, and recent natural disasters.

via AP News|

#economic-turmoil #malawi #presidential-election

world6 months ago•3 min saved

US to Impose Up to $15,000 Visa Bonds on Certain Visitors from Zambia and Malawi

The US has announced a new visa bond requirement of up to $15,000 for tourists and business travelers from Zambia and Malawi, aiming to curb visa overstays. This move, part of broader immigration tightening measures, has been criticized as unfair and burdensome, especially for genuine travelers from these poorer nations, and raises concerns about potential expansion of travel restrictions across Africa.

via CNN|

#immigration-restrictions #malawi #travel-bans

world6 months ago•3 min saved

US Implements $15,000 Visa Bond Requirement for Some Foreign Visitors

The US Department of State has introduced a policy requiring tourists from Malawi and Zambia to pay up to $15,000 in visa bonds as a measure to curb visa overstays, with the scheme set to expand to more countries. The bonds are refundable if tourists leave on time or their visas are canceled, but are forfeited if they overstay or seek asylum. Critics argue the policy is discriminatory and burdensome for travelers from poorer nations.

via Al Jazeera|

#immigration-policy #malawi #overstays

world9 months ago•9 min saved

Debate Over U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts and Their Impact on Malawi and Global Assistance

The abrupt U.S. aid cuts under the Trump administration have led to increased violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking in Malawi's refugee camps, with similar issues reported in Kenya and other regions, exacerbating humanitarian crises and risking regional stability and U.S. security interests.

via ProPublica|

#food-insecurity #human-trafficking #malawi

health9 months ago•4 min saved

Malawi Faces Rising Mpox Cases Amid Africa's Outbreak

Malawi reports 11 cases of mpox amid regional surge, compounded by vaccine shortages, limited testing, and healthcare funding cuts, especially affecting HIV treatment, which worsens mpox severity. The country faces challenges in disease awareness and healthcare capacity, with fears of an outbreak amid low public knowledge and strained health services.

via The Guardian|

#health #healthcare-system #hiv

human-rights2 years ago•3 min saved

Powerful Women Unite in Malawi: Amal Clooney, Michelle Obama, and Melinda Gates

Amal Clooney, Michelle Obama, and Melinda Gates have joined forces in Malawi to reaffirm their commitment to ending child marriage. Through the Clooney Foundation For Justice, they are funding the Women Lawyers Association of Malawi to provide free legal advice and aid clinics in remote areas. Despite progress, the UN warns that child marriage will persist for another 300 years. Amal also met with the president of Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera, who pledged to end child marriage in the country by 2030. The CFJ's work extends to other countries, investigating war crimes and supporting relief efforts during the pandemic.

via Daily Mail|

#amal-clooney #child-marriage #human-rights

politicseconomy2 years ago•1 min saved

"Malawi's President Implements Travel Ban for Himself and Cabinet Amidst Global Uncertainty"

Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has suspended all foreign trips by government officials, including himself, as part of austerity measures to heal the country's struggling economy. The suspension will be in place until March next year, with any necessary travel requiring personal authorization from the president. Chakwera also announced a 50% cut in fuel entitlements for cabinet ministers and senior government officials, as well as measures to address wage increases for civil servants and lower income tax for individuals. Malawi is facing an economic crisis marked by fuel shortages, inflated food prices, and a shortage of foreign exchange.

via Al Jazeera English|

#austerity-measures #economic-crisis #foreign-travel-suspension