Human Rights
Human Rights Watch calls on new President Lazarus Chakwera to reset Malawi’s human rights record
Malawi’s new president, Lazarus Chakwera, should use his electoral victory as an opportunity to reset the country’s human rights record, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday. On June 28, 2020, Chakwera was sworn in as president...
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African Union congratulates new President of Malawi Lazarus Chakwera
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Chairperson of the Africa Union Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Dr Lazarus Chakwera on his election as the President of the Republic of Malawi.Chakwera was sworn in on Sunday after the announcement on...
IVORY COAST
Coronavirus update: Zambia, Ivory Coast and Malawi
Coronavirus numbers keep changing in Africa where more than 6200 people have now died and more than 233000 have contracted the virus, according to the latest data from the Africa Center for Disease Control (CDC).
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Malawi should ensure free, fair and safe presidential rerun elections amid COVID-19 – Human Rights Watch
Malawi authorities should ensure a free and fair, as well as safe, vote during upcoming presidential rerun elections amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday.On May 8, 2020, the...
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Malawi to receive $91 million loan money from IMF to combat COVID-19
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) would be releasing $91 million loan money to Malawi after the board's approval on Friday.The IMF said the loan money would help Malawi meet the urgent balance...
HEALTH
Malawi President Peter Mutharika and all ministers take 10% pay cut for 3 months to beat coronavirus
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President Peter Mutharika of Malawi and all government ministers are taking a 10 percent pay cut for three months to raise money to respond to the novel coronavirus outbreak.Local media reported that...
MALAWI
Amnesty warns President Arthur Mutharika’s police force escalating crackdown ahead of Malawi election rerun
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Amnesty International warned on Monday that Malawian authorities have mounted a crackdown on dissent ahead of the general election rerun on 19 May.Authorities on Sunday arrested two prominent human rights activists...
MALAWI
Malawi presidential election results annulled by court over widespread irregularities
Malawi’s constitutional court has annulled last year’s presidential election over widespread irregularities and ordered a new vote within 151 days.President Peter Mutharika won a second term in May with 38.6% of the...
MALAWI
One of Malawi’s first solar energy projects reaches financial closure
One of Malawi’s first solar projects has reached financial closure after attracting investment volume totaling $67 million USD. Initial site works have begun in Nkhotakota, and construction of the first phase is targeted for completion by...
MALAWI
IMF executive board approves disbursement of $43.3 million financial assistance to Malawi
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The International Monetary Fund's executive board has approved the disbursement of $43.3 million financial assistance to Malawi, bringing total disbursements under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) to about US $73.9 million.The approval,...
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IMF economists detail how Sub-Saharan Africa can chart a path for a resilient recovery amid COVID-19 pandemic
In a joint opinion article published on Tuesday and titled "charting a path for a resilient...
coronavirus
UN calls for bold action for world to recover from COVID-19
Amidst a crisis unlike any other in our lifetimes, with COVID-19 destroying lives and livelihoods across the globe, the 75th session...
Africa
Top UN economists warn of crises of our own making if global “megatrends” left unchecked
Five human‑made “megatrends” will continue to dominate and frustrate global efforts to put the world on a more sustainable and prosperous...
ANGOLA
IMF approves disbursement of additional $1 billion for Angola to respond to COVID-19 economic fallout
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday approved the disbursement of an additional $1 billion for Angola to respond to...
Africa
World leaders welcome launch of GCA Africa to beat climate change
The Global Center on Adaptation on Wednesday announced the launch of its regional office in Côte d’Ivoire.Hosted...
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