Interim chairperson of a the newly-formed Interfaith Forum for Peace, Justice and Dialogue evangelical Bishop Joseph Bvumbwe will get the body registered despite embarrassing withdrawals from some clergy. Bvumbwe, who is also board chairman for Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Meray, said the membership was for individual church leaders not institutional church-based. “I have not seen […]
Two influential faith leaders have disassociated themselves from a pro-Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) peace body initiated to mediate on the current political impasse following the May 21 highly challenged presidential poll. Some clergy have formed what they call Forum for Peace, Justice and Dialogue which they say is aimed at pacifying the country at this […]
Some clergy have formed what they call Forum for Peace, Justice and Dialogue which they say is aimed at pacifying the country at this political crossroad and initiate dialogue for the political impasse. A statement from the Forum seen by Nyasa Times says the founding interim chairperson is Reverend Joseph Bvumbwe and Reverend Timothy Nyasulu […]
Malawi will on Wednesday launch the first ever National Peace Policy in the history of this country and commemorate the 2017 International Day of Peace. The commemorations will be held under the theme ‘Together for peace; respect, safety and dignity for all’. This year’s commemorations will seek to achieve three main objectives that include; highlighting […]
Eight former African presidents are expected to take part in a four-day regional conference on global peace leadership scheduled for Zanzibar later this month, according to a report in Tanzania’s IPP Media. The conference is expected to chart strategies aimed at reducing conflict, build social cohesion and promote ethical governance through moral and innovative leadership. […]
Forum for Peace and Justice (FPJ), a religious grouping, has petitioned Malawi government to continue with controversial quota system which involves selecting students into public universities based on district of origin rather than merit. FJP led by the executive director, Sheikh Ali Makalani, who is also Muslim Association of Malawi (MAM) Mangochi secretary, petitioned the […]