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International News Summary: September 20, 2023
Tunisian journalists' union condemns Israeli drone attacks on Gaza-bound flotilla; Malawi's Peter Mutharika wins presidential election with 56.8% of the vote; UN MINUSCA reinforces security in northeast Central African Republic to protect displaced people; Algerian army kills six terrorists in north...
International News Summary: September 20, 2023
Tunisian journalists' union condemns Israeli drone attacks on Gaza-bound flotilla; Malawi's Peter Mutharika wins presidential election with 56.8% of the vote; UN MINUSCA reinforces security in northeast Central African Republic to protect displaced people; Algerian army kills six terrorists in north...
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Malawi Presidential Election: Low Turnout Amidst Economic Crisis
Malawi held a presidential election on Tuesday with a lower than expected voter turnout of 51%, amidst the country's worst economic crisis in decades, marked by high inflation, food shortages, and climate change impacts; the race is primarily between incumbent Lazarus Chakwera and former president P...
Malawi Presidential Election: Low Turnout Amidst Economic Crisis
Malawi held a presidential election on Tuesday with a lower than expected voter turnout of 51%, amidst the country's worst economic crisis in decades, marked by high inflation, food shortages, and climate change impacts; the race is primarily between incumbent Lazarus Chakwera and former president P...
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Malawi Election Amidst Fuel Shortages and Economic Hardship
In Malawi's upcoming election, fuel shortages, power outages, rising prices, and unemployment are overshadowing the campaigns of incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera and his main challenger, Peter Mutharika, amidst widespread public discontent.
Malawi Election Amidst Fuel Shortages and Economic Hardship
In Malawi's upcoming election, fuel shortages, power outages, rising prices, and unemployment are overshadowing the campaigns of incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera and his main challenger, Peter Mutharika, amidst widespread public discontent.
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Lindian Resources Triples Mining Area at Malawi Rare Earths Project
Lindian Resources secured a three-fold expansion of its Malawi-based Kangankunde rare earths mine to 2500 hectares, boosting potential production to 100,000 tonnes per annum, fueled by a US$20 million investment and offtake deal with Iluka Resources.
Lindian Resources Triples Mining Area at Malawi Rare Earths Project
Lindian Resources secured a three-fold expansion of its Malawi-based Kangankunde rare earths mine to 2500 hectares, boosting potential production to 100,000 tonnes per annum, fueled by a US$20 million investment and offtake deal with Iluka Resources.
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US to Require Bonds from Foreign Visitors to Reduce Visa Overstays
The State Department will launch a pilot program on August 20, 2024, requiring foreign visitors from Malawi and Zambia applying for B-1 or B-2 US visas to post bonds up to \$15,000 to reduce visa overstays, lasting until August 5, 2026.
US to Require Bonds from Foreign Visitors to Reduce Visa Overstays
The State Department will launch a pilot program on August 20, 2024, requiring foreign visitors from Malawi and Zambia applying for B-1 or B-2 US visas to post bonds up to \$15,000 to reduce visa overstays, lasting until August 5, 2026.
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NICO Group Invests K65 Million in Malawian Creative Arts Empowerment
The NICO Group is sponsoring the second Investment School for Creative Arts in Malawi with K65 million, empowering 50 creatives with financial and legal knowledge from July 17-18, 2025, at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge to enhance their economic contributions.
NICO Group Invests K65 Million in Malawian Creative Arts Empowerment
The NICO Group is sponsoring the second Investment School for Creative Arts in Malawi with K65 million, empowering 50 creatives with financial and legal knowledge from July 17-18, 2025, at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge to enhance their economic contributions.
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Peter Mutharika Wins Malawian Presidential Election
Peter Mutharika has won the Malawian presidential election, defeating incumbent Lazarus Chakwera, who conceded despite citing vote-counting irregularities.
Peter Mutharika Wins Malawian Presidential Election
Peter Mutharika has won the Malawian presidential election, defeating incumbent Lazarus Chakwera, who conceded despite citing vote-counting irregularities.
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Funding Cuts Leave Malawi Refugees in Dire Straits
Reduced international aid to Malawi has drastically worsened conditions in Dzaleka refugee camp, increasing poverty, violence, and sex work, while resettlement opportunities have plummeted.
Funding Cuts Leave Malawi Refugees in Dire Straits
Reduced international aid to Malawi has drastically worsened conditions in Dzaleka refugee camp, increasing poverty, violence, and sex work, while resettlement opportunities have plummeted.
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AI Chatbot Improves Farming in Cyclone-Ravaged Malawi
In Malawi, an AI-powered chatbot called Ulangizi is helping small-scale farmers like Alex Maere recover from Cyclone Freddy and drought by providing farming advice, resulting in increased income and improved food security.
AI Chatbot Improves Farming in Cyclone-Ravaged Malawi
In Malawi, an AI-powered chatbot called Ulangizi is helping small-scale farmers like Alex Maere recover from Cyclone Freddy and drought by providing farming advice, resulting in increased income and improved food security.
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US Imposes Visa Bonds on Malawi and Zambia Citizens
The US State Department announced a pilot program imposing visa bonds of up to $15,000 on citizens of Malawi and Zambia, effective August 20, aiming to deter visa overstays; the policy, based on a 2024 DHS report showing high overstay rates from these countries, has drawn criticism for potentially d...
US Imposes Visa Bonds on Malawi and Zambia Citizens
The US State Department announced a pilot program imposing visa bonds of up to $15,000 on citizens of Malawi and Zambia, effective August 20, aiming to deter visa overstays; the policy, based on a 2024 DHS report showing high overstay rates from these countries, has drawn criticism for potentially d...
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US to Require Up to \$15,000 Bond for Visas from Select Countries
Starting August 20, 2025, the US will require a bond of up to \$15,000 from tourists and business travelers from Malawi and Zambia, as part of a pilot program to reduce visa overstays, initially excluding VWP countries.
US to Require Up to \$15,000 Bond for Visas from Select Countries
Starting August 20, 2025, the US will require a bond of up to \$15,000 from tourists and business travelers from Malawi and Zambia, as part of a pilot program to reduce visa overstays, initially excluding VWP countries.
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Malawi's Inflation Crisis Forces Families to Extreme Measures
Suzanna Kathumba, a Malawian domestic worker earning $46 a month, is forced to restrict her children's playtime to save on soap due to Malawi's 27.7% inflation rate, one of Africa's highest, caused partly by a shortage of foreign currency and a suspended IMF loan.
Malawi's Inflation Crisis Forces Families to Extreme Measures
Suzanna Kathumba, a Malawian domestic worker earning $46 a month, is forced to restrict her children's playtime to save on soap due to Malawi's 27.7% inflation rate, one of Africa's highest, caused partly by a shortage of foreign currency and a suspended IMF loan.
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