Biometric voter registration will begin next month as part of preparations for the country's general elections scheduled for 16 September 2025, the Malawi Electoral Commission has announced

3 million National Identity Cards have been printed and distributed by Malawi's National Registration Office; it is a significant step in strengthening the country's National Identification System

Malawi will host the British Minister for Development, Women and Equal Opportunities, Anneliese Dodds on December 9-11, 2024; during her visit she will announce measures to drive growth in Africa, including educational support

Authorities and human rights advocates are under increasing pressure to investigate the recruitment of young Malawian girls into Russia's Alabuga Special Economic Zone, amid reports of exploitation and dangerous working conditions at a local drone factory

The extraordinary annual youth summit and general assembly of the National Youth Council will be held 11-13 November; the event serves as platform to empower and engage youth leaders from across the country in key development initiatives