Beijing has issued a statement backing Nigeria and cautioning against external interference in the African nation's domestic affairs following warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump about potential military intervention over alleged persecution of Christians. The Chinese government expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu's leadership and commended efforts to maintain stability and foster national development. Beijing emphasized that religious or human rights concerns should not justify foreign meddling, arguing that such actions undermine Nigerian sovereignty. Trump recently designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over religious persecution claims.
Meanwhile, the European Union has defended Nigeria's...
First Capital Bank has committed 70 million kwacha to help fund surgical procedures for 206 disabled children at Beit-Cure Children's Hospital in Malawi. The contribution came during a fundraising dinner held on Saturday in Blantyre under the theme Healing Journeys: Bringing the Gap of Hope. Twikale Chirwa, who leads marketing and communications at the bank, said supporting vulnerable populations represents a core institutional value and complements government health services. Bank founder Hitesh Anadkat contributed an additional 80 million kwacha along with his wife, Meeta Anadkat, and partner Rasik Kantaria.
Hospital Executive Director Rhoda Jura Kriek explained that medical teams perform orthopedic and plastic surgeries at no cost...
An investigation has revealed allegations that a Taiwanese Buddhist care center in Blantyre may have facilitated illegal wildlife smuggling operations involving orphaned children. The Amitofo Care Centre faces scrutiny after reports emerged that some youths were allegedly manipulated into helping Chinese traffickers move protected animal products.
Francis, a 19-year-old former resident, stated that Branson Njunga, the facility's human resources manager, pressured him into assisting with ivory transactions. Njunga was arrested in Chikwawa for possessing elephant tusks and currently faces criminal charges. During undercover work, he reportedly admitted obtaining ivory for Chinese contacts in Lilongwe and offered 20 kilograms to an...
Malawi's newly appointed Minister of Local Government Ben Phiri met with representatives from major international lenders on Tuesday to address project implementation challenges and secure funding for digital monitoring systems. The minister discussed concerns about the TRADE Project with delegates from the International Fund for Agricultural Development after only 40 million euros of a 125 million euro allocation was spent during five years. Officials cited procurement delays and coordination problems as obstacles.
Phiri announced plans to hire national coordination personnel to improve program execution. During separate discussions, World Bank officials pledged 150 million dollars for the second phase of the Governance to Enable...
African sports enthusiasts will enjoy multiple competitions across several disciplines this week as SuperSport delivers coverage through DStv and GOtv platforms. Liverpool defeated Real Madrid 1-0 at Anfield while Bayern Munich secured a 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain. Arsenal won 3-0 against Slavia Prague and Juventus drew with Sporting CP in Turin.
On Wednesday evening, Manchester City will host Borussia Dortmund while Chelsea travels to face Qarabag and Barcelona meets Club Brugge in UEFA Champions League action. European competition continues on Thursday with Rangers welcoming Roma and Crystal Palace facing AZ Alkmaar in separate tournaments.
Weekend programming features the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on the DP World Tour...
Malawi's police leadership has warned officers against demanding bribes from drivers during traffic stops and checkpoint operations. Deputy Inspector General Stain Chaima told nearly 160 regional supervisors and traffic personnel that such behavior damages the department's reputation and undermines community confidence in law enforcement.
Chaima delivered his remarks at a session bringing together operations and traffic officials from the nation's six policing zones. He said roadblocks exist to improve highway safety and prevent criminal activity rather than provide opportunities for personal enrichment. Officers who participate in dishonest conduct will face disciplinary action, he said. The deputy inspector general called for...
A five-year agricultural program targeting 35,000 rural families across five Malawian districts has concluded operations after distributing seeds, livestock and equipment to thousands of smallholder farmers. The Sustainable Food Systems for Rural Agriculture Transformation and Resilience initiative worked in Rumphi, Mzimba, Kasungu, Dowa and Mchinji through partnerships between multiple aid groups funded by Norway's Royal Norwegian Embassy. Trustees of the Agricultural Promotion Program monitoring officer Lovemore Kachingwe presented final results to district officials in Dowa, where four extension planning areas received support through September 2025.
Activities in Dowa included providing 1,738 families with 3,476 goats and giving...
Malawi has begun rolling out the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation program with financing from a World Bank grant worth $250.8 million. The initiative replaces the Malawi Electricity Access Project and seeks to reach half the population with electrical power by 2030 while supporting national objectives under the Energy Compact and Mission 300. Implementation involves coordination between the Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining alongside Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi Limited.
Deputy Project Manager James Namalima told district officials in Dowa that success depends on connecting households to the grid, supplying schools and medical centers with power, and distributing clean cooking...
Development Media International plans to launch a radio campaign addressing health outcomes for mothers and young children across three Malawian districts. The initiative targets Karonga, Dowa and Mangochi, areas selected for their weak health metrics and strong radio audience reach. Broadcasting will occur in Chichewa and Tumbuka through 35 advertisement spots on stations such as MBC 1, MBC 2, Zodiak, Radio Maria, Radio Islam and Tuntufye.
Senior Research Manager Stephen Kumwenda told the district executive committee in Dowa that the program aims to reduce preventable deaths by educating communities about critical health practices. The campaign will encourage pregnant women to attend antenatal appointments regularly and use mosquito...
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