Political winds and policy promises: Malawi’s Week in Review
By Burnett Munthali This past week on Malawi Freedom Network, a string of high-profile political developments, campaign declarations, and public…
Category: Politics
Selective Protection in Malawi: Who Really Gets State Security?
By Burnett Munthali In recent years, Malawi has witnessed a troubling trend in the deployment of state security services—one that…
Maureen Chitsulo steps into her late mother’s shoes, vows to continue legacy in Mwanza West
By Burnett Munthali Maureen Chitsulo, daughter of the late Member of Parliament Joyce Chitsulo, has declared her intention to contest…
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,…
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…
Countdown to Polling Day: 80 Days to Go
Suleman Chitera, Lilongwe, June 28, 2025 Malawi today enters the 80-day countdown to one of the most anticipated events on…
Independent Presidential Hopeful Adil James Chilungo Rules Out Alliances, Focuses on Malawi’s Self-Reliance
By Suleman Chitera Adil James Chilungo, who is vying to become Malawi’s next president as an independent candidate in the…
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…
DPP Accuses MCP of Sponsoring Violence During Lilongwe Demonstrations
By Suleman Chitera, Lilongwe, Malawi Tensions flared in Malawi’s capital on Thursday as the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) accused…
Political Analyst Warns Opposition Against Underestimating UDF-MCP Alliance
By Suleman Chitera A local political analyst has warned opposition political parties in Malawi not to underestimate the potential impact…