Malawi: Women Empowerment Solution to GBV Rise in Lilongwe
The rise in gender-based violence (GBV) cases in Lilongwe district of Malawi is alarming and calls for concerted efforts to tackle the menace. Development Diaries reports that according to the Lilongwe District Council, 6,859 GBV cases were recorded from April 2023 to April 2024. It is understood that out of the 6,859 cases, 5,429 involved […]
Malawi: Addressing El Niño-Induced Drought
The devastating impacts of El Niño-induced floods and drought in Malawi have heightened the crucial need for increased humanitarian assistance. Development Diaries reports that around nine million people in Malawi are reeling from the devastating impacts of the floods and droughts, according to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). From our understanding, the drought […]
Hunger in Southern Africa: Addressing Climate Change Effect
As a result of climate disasters, millions of people in Southern Africa face the threat of starvation. Development Diaries reports that the onset of El Niño caused scorching heat waves that destroyed crops and dried up essential water sources in the region. The situation is dire and calls for immediate and coordinated action to prevent a […]
Malawi: Bringing Eye Health Services to Community
A recent report showing how a community-focused eye health project in Malawi reached over 122,000 people, including women and people with disabilities, underscores the importance of inclusive health care. Development Diaries reports that the project, supported by Sightsavers, was implemented across rural and high-poverty areas in the South West Health Zone of the country. This […]
Malawi: End Legal Action against Journalist Mhone
The report of Malawian authorities targeting a journalist whose reporting delves into allegations of corruption involving the security services is deeply concerning. Development Diaries reports that Nation Publications Limited journalist, Macmillan Mhone, is being accused of cyber spamming, publishing false news, and extortion. According to findings by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), Mhone was […]
Malawi: Addressing Looming Food Crisis
The climate change in Malawi linked to El Niño remains a concern. Development Diaries reports that up to 40 percent of Malawi’s population faces starvation as a result of the cumulative effects of tropical storms and cyclones that struck the nation in 2022 and 2023, according to data from the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). […]
Malawi: How Gender Ministry Can Address Unsafe Abortions
Targeted interventions are desperately needed to address the underlying issues that lead young girls in Malawi to choose risky methods of pregnancy termination. Development Diaries reports that Malawi recorded 1,003 cases, who were under the age of 20, in the last quarter of 2023, while 1,000 were slightly over 20 years old, according to data […]
Malawi: What Offence Have Rights Activists Committed?
Malawi appears to be targeting human rights defenders in the country. Development Diaries reports that the government has terminated its partnership with Inua Advocacy, an independent civil society organisation (CSO) that advocates for refugee rights in Malawi and beyond. It is understood that the Malawian Ministry of Homeland Security wrote to Inua Advocacy in November […]
Malawi: WaterAid Provides WASH Facilities
WaterAid Malawi has equipped rural health facilities in the country with water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities. Development Diaries reports that the humanitarian organisation provided the support through its 150 health care facility challenge project, with 11 out of 17 health care facilities receiving support so far. It is understood that people in the community are […]
Why Malawi Must Ratify African Disability Protocol
Malawi, a southern African country, has yet to ratify the African Disability Protocol (ADP) despite signing it in February 2022. Development Diaries reports that according to its 2018 Population and Housing Census, Malawi has 1,734,250 persons with disabilities aged five years and older, representing about 11.6 percent of its total population. The African Disability Protocol, […]