Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eisenhower Mkaka, has expressed need for debt relief for Malawi and least developed countries in general, saying it would go a long way in mitigating the effects of COVID-19. The Minister said this when he addressed the media on Thursday in Lilongwe at a time the United Nations (UN) General Assembly […]
President Lazarus Chakwera is Wednesday next week expected to address the Biodiversity Summit at the 75th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The President is attending the 75th session of the UNGA, which started Monday and runs till 5th October, via virtual conferencing. State House Director of Communications, Sean Kampondeni, told the media at Kamuzu Palace […]
The United Nations in Malawi has expressed appreciation to the Malawi government for taking a swift action to gazette the date to operationalize the Access to Information Act from 30th September 202. UN Resident Coordinator, Maria Jose Torres, observed in a statement issued on Monday that the Act represents an important step forward on good governance […]
President Lazarus Chakwera will have his maiden United Nations General Assembly (Unga) appearance through virtual platforms in various high level meetings between September 21 and October 5, Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said in a statement. The ministry said in the face of coronavirus, most meetings of the UN in New York have been postponed, […]
The acting United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator to Malawi, Benoit Thiry, has hailed the ruling the High Court judge Kenyatta Nyirenda delivered in respect of the rape, defilement and sexual assault on Msundwe women by Malawi Police Service officers. The court ordered the police to compensate 18 women allegedly sexually assaulted by cops in Lilongwe last […]
The Humanitarian Country Team in Malawi has launched an Emergency Appeal that brings together the United Nations and non-governmental organisation immediate response to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak in the country. The Appeal urgently seeks US$ 139.2 million emergency funding for UN agencies and NGOs to support Malawi Government’s preparedness and response efforts for the […]
The United Nations strongly condemns the recent attack on Tafwauli Ngona, a 92-year-old woman living with albinism in Mzimba, during which two of her toes were amputated. In a statement issued in Lilongwe, on 24th February, 2020, the UN commends the Malawi Police Service for its swift investigation into this case that led to the arrest of […]
The United Nations (UN) has issued a security alert to its staff in Malawi ahead of the Constitutional Court election case ruling on Monday, February 3 2020. The Constitutional Court (ConCourt) will Monday deliver the landmark judgement where the opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leader Lazarus Chakwera and UTM’s Saulos Chilima are challenging the results […]
The United Nations (UN) General Secretary António Guterres has called upon Malawians to uphold the rule of law and accept the verdict of the presidential elections case by the Constitution Court to be delivered on Monday, February 3 2020. The UN Chief Guterres made the appeal through his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. He said Malawians should continue […]
Malawi Government and the United Nations (UN) have signed a joint annual work plan for 2020 to accelerate the country’s efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Chief Secretary to the Government Lloyd Muhara and the UN Resident Coordinator for Malawi Maria Jose Torres signed the joint work plan Friday afternoon at Capitol Hill in […]
Malawian child advocate Memory Banda, 23-years-old, has been awarded the United Nations’ Young Activist Award for her efforts in fighting child marriage and promoting access to education for girls. From 2013 to 2017, Memory, who is the Founder of Foundation 4 Girls Leadership (F4GL) led campaigns dubbed I will marry when I want and the […]
United Nations has told the Anglican church to allow Muslim girls at Mmanga schools in Balaka to attend school while in hijab. The UN resident coordinator Maria Jose Torres says preventing access to services such as education because students choose to wear an expression of their religion goes against the important human rights and international […]
The United Nations (UN) has suggested that an independent body should investigate serious allegations of police rape of women and girls at Nsundwe in Lilongwe. UN country coordinator Marie Jose-Torres said an independent probe would bring trust and ensure that the inquiry outcome is accepted by all. The police say they have instituted their own […]
United Nations has raised a red flag over Malawi, saying there is a serious risk the political situation will spiral out of control. Spokesperson for the UN Human Rights Rupert Colville says in press briefing note on Malawi there was an urgent need for the government and other stakeholders engage in dialogue to deal with […]
United Nations has said the country is making significant efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goals 7 (SDG 7) but requires concentrated efforts from all stakeholders. The remarks were made on Wednesday at BICC in Lilongwe during the launch of Malawi’s Sustainable Energy Investment Study’ which attracted people from the academia, experts in energy matters some […]
UN Malawi has said the recently held Lake of Stars Discovery is the cleanest festival ever, thanks to the organizers for stepping up efforts on environmental conservation to mitigate the effects of climate change. Under the harshtags #NoPlasticChallenge, #ClimateChangeMw and #Youth4ChangeMw, UN Malawi conducted a waste management competition throughout the festival. To enter, one had to visit the Climate Action […]
President Peter Mutharika at the 74th United Nations General Assembly discussed Malawi’s progress and priorities in a speech which was titled “For my country and the voiceless of the developing world” . Mutharika cited some programmes his government is implementing aimed at achieving sustainable development. These include the Malawi Growth and Development Strategy III which […]
President Peter Mutharika is not prolonging his stay in New York, United States after attending the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as he is scheduled to return home this Saturday. President Mutharika addressed the UN General Assembly, on Thursday, attended High-Level side meetings including speaking on behalf of Least Development Countries […]