Political advocacy group PEFENAP urged Malawi's competing parties to honor constitutional principles as the nation began its official campaign season Monday for September elections. Executive Director Edward Chaka warned against attempts to subvert democratic processes amid rising tensions across the country. He emphasized that no political organization stands above electoral law regardless of current power structures. The group expressed particular concern about institutional weaknesses that threaten fair voting procedures. Chaka referenced historical precedents showing that citizen demands for change ultimately prevail over resistant leadership.
The organization highlighted specific problems with the Malawi Electoral Commission's...
Police in Lilongwe have taken Egnat Katengeza into custody for allegedly killing her sister, Agnes Katengeza, last year. The 51-year-old suspect faces murder charges after investigators gathered additional evidence linking her to the September 2023 death. Agnes Katengeza was discovered deceased inside her Kia Sportage vehicle behind Gateway Mall on September 24. Authorities had previously arrested the sisters' half-brother, Amos Katengeza, in December, who subsequently identified Egnat as his accomplice during interrogation. Police spokesman Hastings Chigalu confirmed that financial gain may have been a motivating factor in the crime.
The victim worked as a Network and Systems Administrator at the Reserve Bank of Malawi before her...
AFORD leader Enoch Chihana announced his party's backing for Arthur Peter Mutharika during a political gathering in Chiradzulu District's Namadidi area. The endorsement positions the former president as the opposition's preferred candidate for Malawi's September 2025 electoral contest. Chihana urged rival parties to form a unified coalition against President Lazarus Chakwera's ruling Malawi Congress Party. He warned that divided opposition votes would benefit the current administration while prolonging economic hardship. The AFORD chief praised Mutharika's governance experience from his 2014-2020 presidential term.
Behind-the-scenes negotiations between AFORD and the Democratic Progressive Party preceded this public declaration. Party...
Malawi's main opposition party has challenged the government over electoral commission appointments that excluded one of their candidates. The Democratic Progressive Party submitted three qualified nominees for consideration as required by law. Officials selected just two candidates from the opposition slate while rejecting Mackford Somanje without explanation. Party leaders argue this decision violates principles of balanced political representation in the electoral body. The Tonse administration has yet to provide a public justification for the exclusion.
Somanje brings extensive administrative experience and political expertise to the potential role. Opposition officials describe him as possessing the necessary integrity and...
Finance Manager Momodou Camara exposed extensive financial irregularities at Banjul City Council during Tuesday's testimony before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry. The official documented more than 50 management failures that plagued the municipal authority before his tenure began. Camara appeared with colleague Mustapha Batchilly to present evidence of systemic accounting breakdowns. Missing payment vouchers and unretired advances represented just a fraction of the documented problems. His detailed memo entered into the official record catalogued years of financial mismanagement.
Internal resistance and management interference hampered Camara's reform efforts since joining the council. Staff capacity limitations compounded...
Environmental advocate Kemo Fatty raised alarms about Gambia's Deep-Sea Mining Project during a Tuesday interview. The Green-Up Gambia founder expressed surprise at the sudden announcement and foundation stone ceremony. Fatty emphasized his position stems from concerns about transparency rather than outright opposition. He called for rigorous scrutiny before the government proceeds with further development. The project announcement caught many conservation advocates off guard.
Fatty criticized officials for excluding civil society organizations from planning discussions. Environmental groups possess valuable ground-level insights that strengthen policy formation. The absence of meaningful consultation undermines public trust and...
The Qatar Fund for Development partnered with the Fatoumatta Bah Barrow Foundation to transform medical facilities at Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital. First Lady Fatoumatta Bah Barrow attended Tuesday's ceremony launching the renovated Urology Unit Theatre Complex. The upgraded facility eliminates the need for patients to travel abroad for specialized urological procedures. State-of-the-art equipment replaces outdated systems that previously hampered surgical capabilities. Medical professionals can provide life-saving treatments to patients throughout the country.
Chief Medical Director Dr. Mustapha Bittaye praised the achievement as a significant advancement in healthcare delivery for Gambians. Health Minister Dr. Ahmadou Lamin...
Jacob Zuma arrived in Rabat on Tuesday, leading a delegation from his uMkhonto weSizwe party for discussions with Moroccan officials. The former South African president met with Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita to address regional diplomatic matters. Zuma expressed approval for Morocco's 2007 autonomy proposal regarding the Sahara territory during their talks. His party views the plan as a practical framework for local governance while maintaining Moroccan sovereignty. The MK party leader emphasized historical connections between the two nations dating back to anti-apartheid efforts.
The South African politician highlighted Morocco's assistance to Nelson Mandela during the struggle for liberation against apartheid rule. Zuma noted that...
Gambia's Foreign Minister Sering Modou Njie outlined his diplomatic vision during a breakfast meeting with international representatives at the Atlantic Hotel. The minister emphasized that trust and dialogue would form the foundation of the country's foreign relations strategy. Njie brought extensive credentials to the position, having served two decades in the military and nine years in diplomatic posts. His approach aims to strengthen partnerships across trade, security, development and humanitarian sectors. The gathering marked the start of more regular engagement between the ministry and foreign missions.
Permanent Secretary Lang Yabou characterized Gambia as a regional beacon for democracy and human rights amid widespread...
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