Poor learning conditions have been found to increase rate of absenteeism in flooded areas
The U.N. World Food Program in Malawi has for the first time stopped giving food rations to nearly 700 refugee families in the country’s only refugee camp citing funding limits and refugees found to be “self-sustaining.” But many of the de-listed refugees say they rely on the monthly rations and argue the assessment process is flawed. Lameck Masina reports from Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Dowa district, Malawi.
Laboratory analysis links strain to one circulating in Pakistan
Citing funding limits, the country’s program stopped giving food rations to nearly 700 refugee families found to be ‘self-sustaining’
UN agencies in Malawi have been providing help to people displaced into camps, but those affected say thousands more need shelter, food, and clean water. Lameck Masina reports from Nsanje, Malawi. Producer: Marcus Harton
Some businesses resort to gasoline-powered generators
Tropical Storm Ana killed scores of people across southeastern Africa and left tens of thousands homeless
The storm killed at least 90 people and displaced tens of thousands across Madagascar, Mozambique and Malawi
Health authorities plan to meet parents and teachers to discuss the importance of vaccinating children
The country's team failed to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinals
At least 19 people in the country have been killed, and the cyclone also caused scores of casualties in Madagascar, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe
Malawi, which also lost power for two days, has deployed search and rescue teams to help people feared trapped in flood-hit areas
In Malawi, nearly two years into the COVID pandemic, only 7% of the population has been vaccinated against the coronavirus
But some security experts insist dialogue, outreach to rebels should remain an option
The plan, which includes government-wide spending cuts, follows nationwide protests against the high cost of living in Malawi, one of Africa's poorest nations
Peter Mutharika has accused President Lazarus Chakwera's government of political persecution in arresting former officials linked to the previous administration
General Vincent Nundwe says this could incite anarchy and should stop
Opposition DPP party says the arrests may be political persecution
His effort drew insults, including accusations of madness
Opposition Democratic Progress Party had asked court to rule on voting results, which put President Chakwera into office
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