By Suleman Chitera, Lilongwe, June 28, 2025 President Lazarus Chakwera has directed state security agencies to launch a full investigation into the violence that marred recent protests in Lilongwe, calling the attacks and destruction of property “unacceptable” and demanding swift action against those responsible. The President issued the directive before departing for Nigeria, instructing the […]
By Suleman Chitera – Lilongwe, June 28 A coalition of civil society organizations under the Council for Non-Governmental Organizations in Malawi (CONGOMA) has called for disciplinary action against police officers who failed to uphold their duties during violent incidents that marred planned protests in Lilongwe. CONGOMA Chairperson George Jobe expressed deep concern over the conduct […]
By Burnett Munthali The Malawi Police Service has once again shown a disturbing level of incompetence and indifference in the face of blatant political violence. During the recent anti-Smartmatic demonstrations in Lilongwe, Sylvester Namiwa, a prominent civil rights activist and leader of the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI), was savagely beaten by […]
By Burnett Munthali The growing chorus of outrage over the recent attack in Malawi has prompted widespread condemnation from both local groups and international envoys. The Weekend Nation front page captures the gravity of the moment, with a strong headline highlighting how multiple sectors of society have united in denouncing the violent incident. Among those […]
By Suleman Chitera Governance expert George Chaima says Malawi’s international reputation has been damaged following Thursday’s events in Lilongwe, where unknown thugs brutally attacked peaceful demonstrators. Chaima said the conduct of police and military officers—watching without intervening as the protesters were being assaulted—has painted a negative image of the country abroad. “It is disheartening to […]
By Suleman Chitera, Karonga – June 28, 2025 People’s Party (PP) president and former Malawi Head of State, Dr. Joyce Banda, has urged Malawians to reflect on their leaders’ track records as they prepare for the 2025 general elections. Speaking at a well-attended rally at Karonga Freedom Park, Banda reminded the crowd of her past […]
By Suleman Chitera Lilongwe, June 28, 2025 UTM President Dr. Dalitso Kabambe has described as “shocking and barbaric” the wounds and trauma sustained by human rights defender Sylvester Namiwa, who is recovering from a brutal panga knife attack during a peaceful demonstration in Lilongwe. Kabambe made the remarks following a surprise visit to the clinic […]
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By Suleman Chitera Namiwa cried. And with him, the spirit of justice in Malawi shed a tear. Beaten. Manhandled. Humiliated. All this happened in broad daylight, in full view of men and women dressed in the uniforms of our so-called security forces — the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and the Malawi Police Service (MPS). But […]
Suleman Chitera, Lilongwe, June 28, 2025 Malawi today enters the 80-day countdown to one of the most anticipated events on its democratic calendar — the Tripartite Elections slated for September 16, 2025. On that day, millions of eligible Malawians will head to polling stations to elect their next President, Members of Parliament, and Local Government […]
