Political violence and the 2025 Elections: A warning Malawi cannot ignore
By Burnett Munthali As Malawi inches closer to the 2025 general elections, disturbing signs of political violence are beginning to…
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A cry for justice: Can Sylvester Namiwa’s case set a legal precedent in Malawi?
By Burnett Munthali The recent brutal assault of Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) Executive Director, Sylvester Namiwa,…
Constitutional hypocrisy: Celebrating democracy while silencing dissent
By Burnett Munthali Each year, Malawi celebrates its Independence Day and Democracy Day with pomp and ceremony. Government officials take…
Rights Activists Demand Arrest of Panga-Wielding Thugs Behind Lilongwe Attack
By Suleman Chitera, Lilongwe, Malawi Prominent human rights activists have called on the Malawi Police Service to immediately arrest the…
Malawi’s Image Tarnished by Protest Violence – George Chaima
By Suleman Chitera Governance expert George Chaima says Malawi’s international reputation has been damaged following Thursday’s events in Lilongwe, where…
Joyce Banda Urges Voters to Choose Proven Leadership Over Empty Promises
By Suleman Chitera, Karonga – June 28, 2025 People’s Party (PP) president and former Malawi Head of State, Dr. Joyce…
Kalindo advises opposition parties to open their eyes
By Vincent Gunde Political activist Bon Kalindo has advised opposition political parties to open their eyes that President Dr. Lazarus…
Muluzi Condemns Political Violence, Calls for Immediate Action
By Suleman Chitera, Lilongwe – June 27, 2025 Former President Dr. Bakili Muluzi has strongly condemned the wave of political…
Chaos in Lilongwe as Anti-Smartmatic protests turn violent
By Burnett Munthali What began as a political demonstration in Lilongwe has quickly descended into violence and destruction, leaving many…
Tears before justice: When teargas becomes the first response and protection comes last
By Burnett Munthali There is something profoundly disturbing about a society where state security officers reach for teargas before they…