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Long queues as Malawi rations fuel amid forex shortage

Long queues as Malawi rations fuel amid forex shortage

The government says it is resolving the unavailability of foreign exchange to pay for $75 million owed to suppliers.

Malawi politician in court for 'targeting' Chakwera

Malawi politician in court for 'targeting' Chakwera

Patricia Kaliati, a senior opposition politician in Malawi, has been arraigned on allegations of committing "serious offence", with Malawian media reporting that the said-offence involves a threat on the president's life.

Malawi sees huge boost in tobacco revenue despite drought

Malawi sees huge boost in tobacco revenue despite drought

The sales from the leaf increased by 40 per cent to $396.28 million during the season.

Malawi ex-VP Chilima plane crash report faces backlash

Malawi ex-VP Chilima plane crash report faces backlash

The aircraft was manufactured in Germany, and following the crash, Malawi tasked German aviation experts with investigating the incident.

Malawi opposition endorses ex-leader Mutharika to run in 2025

Malawi opposition endorses ex-leader Mutharika to run in 2025

Malawi's main opposition has endorsed former President Peter Mutharika to run in the 2025 presidential election.

Malawi starts probe into Chilima aircraft crash

Malawi starts probe into Chilima aircraft crash

Malawi has welcomed foreign experts to conduct an investigation into the aircraft crash that killed 10 people, including the country's vice president, on June 10.

Malawi president names new VP after Chilima's death

Malawi president names new VP after Chilima's death

Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has named Natural Resources Minister Michael Bizwick Usi as the country's new vice president.

Burial date set for Malawi vice-president killed in plane crash

Burial date set for Malawi vice-president killed in plane crash

A postmortem on the body will be conducted by independent practitioners ahead of the funeral, according to the government.

Malawi declares 21-day national mourning for vice-president

Malawi declares 21-day national mourning for vice-president

The mourning period begins on Tuesday June 11 to Monday July 1, the cabinet announced in a statement on Tuesday.

World leaders mourn Malawi's VP Chilima killed in plane crash

World leaders mourn Malawi's VP Chilima killed in plane crash

The vice-president's body is expected to be flown to the capital, Lilongwe, later on Tuesday.

Malawi's Vice President Chilima, nine others killed in aircraft crash

Malawi's Vice President Chilima, nine others killed in aircraft crash

Malawi's Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine other people have been killed in an aircraft crash, the country's President Lazarus Chakwera has confirmed.

Last moments of Malawi VP's aircraft before it went missing

Last moments of Malawi VP's aircraft before it went missing

Search is ongoing for the missing aircraft carrying Malawi's Vice President Saulos Chilima.