Gilford Matonga’s past silence during the rule of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has come under scrutiny, with critics questioning why the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) spokesperson was largely ...

The rapid adoption of solar home systems in Malawi is producing a matching increase in the use of lead-acid batteries. These batteries have a relatively short lifespan, especially when used with ...

In a classroom in southern Malawi, children sit in rows on the floor as a health worker moves among them administering an oral vaccine that protects against polio. The new vaccination campaign that ...

BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) — The southern African nation of Malawi began a cholera vaccination rollout this week in a bid to stem the threat of the disease that kills tens of thousands of people globally ...

LILONGWE, Malawi—It’s no secret who let the presidential guard dogs out. The question roiling this southern African country is more existential: Are the animals personal pets, or furry policemen?

In 2010, MS NOW and UNICEF USA teamed up to deliver desks to classrooms across Malawi. More than 405,000 desks later, the K.I.N.D. (Kids in Need of Desks) Fund has benefitted 1.6 million students, ...

Malawi’s new President Peter Mutharika pledged to act against corruption and the theft of public funds. “I warn you, whether you are a civil servant, politician, businessperson or party official, if I ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Malawi's presidential candidate, former President Peter Mutharika, right, shares a light moment with officials following casting ...

In Malawi's presidential election, Peter Mutharika has been reelected to lead the largely poor country of 21 million people with nearly 57% of ballots – a landslide ahead of President Lazarus Chakwera ...

BLANTYRE, Malawi — Former President Peter Mutharika was declared the winner of Malawi's election Wednesday, ousting incumbent Lazarus Chakwera to return as leader of one of Africa's poorest countries.