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Malawi

 

The Republic of Malawi is a landlocked country in southeast Africa that was formerly known as Nyasaland. It is bordered by Zambia to the northwest, Tanzania to the northeast, and Mozambique on the east, south and west. The country is separated from Tanzania and Mozambique by Lake Malawi. 

Malawi is among the world's least developed and most densely populated countries. The economy is heavily based in agriculture, with a largely rural population. The Malawian government depends heavily on outside aid to meet development needs, although this need (and the aid offered) has decreased since 2000. The Malawian government faces challenges in growing the economy, improving education, health care and the environmental protection and becoming financially independent. Malawi has several programs developed since 2005 that focus on these issues, and the country's outlook appears to be improving, with improvements in economic growth, education and healthcare seen in 2007 and 2008. Read More

Articles About Malawi

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Child Marriage Still Prevalent Among Adolescents In South Asia: Report

By IBTimes

A report on Wednesday reveals that child marriage has become less prevalent in South Asia over the last two decades, but not for brides of all age groups. Adolescents over 15 are still marrying at about the same rate as they did two decades ago. (May 17)

MORE TOPICS: CALIFORNIA, HUMAN RIGHTS, PAKISTAN, INDIA, ETHIOPIA

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Africa Must Increase Food Production To Keep Up With Economic Growth: Report

By IBTimes

A report released Tuesday by the United Nations Development Program argues that Africa must increase its agricultural productivity in order to keep up with promising rates of economic growth. (May 15)

MORE TOPICS: GDP, UNITED NATIONS, CLIMATE CHANGE, GHANA, INVESTMENT

Residents queue up for sugar at a supermarket in the Malawian capital of Lilongwe
Malawi Devalues Currency By One-Third To Re-Start Foreign Aid Flows

By IBTimes

The sudden devaluation has led to some panic-buying by consumers in Malawi, seeking to purchase basic goods. (May 07)

MORE TOPICS: IMF, INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

African bank chief says ready to commit $45 million to Malawi

By Reuters UK

The head of the African Development Bank said on Sunday he is willing to provide $45 million in budget financing for Malawi to help new President Joyce Banda revive the struggling economy. (Apr 23)

MORE TOPICS: IMF, HUMAN RIGHTS, AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

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Joyce Banda: Malawi's New President Wants A Fresh Start

By IBTimes

Three days after being sworn into office, Malawi's first female president Joyce Banda is hard at work trying to bring the African country back to a place of economic stability. (Apr 10)

MORE TOPICS: HILLARY CLINTON, HUMAN RIGHTS

Exclusive - Aid taps expected to open for new Malawi president - minister

By Reuters UK

Malawi's finance minister expects suspended international aid to be restored under its new president, Joyce Banda, helping prop up a budget increasingly under strain after the previous president picked fights with overseas donors. (Apr 09)

MORE TOPICS: IMF, HUMAN RIGHTS, INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Women's activist Banda becomes Malawi's president

By Reuters UK

Prominent women's rights campaigner Joyce Banda was sworn in as Malawi's president on Saturday, becoming southern Africa's first female head of state and raising hopes for a fresh start in the small, poor nation after the death of her mercurial predecessor. (Apr 07)

MORE TOPICS: IMF, ELECTIONS, SOUTH AFRICA, INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND, ATTORNEY GENERAL, SILVER

Joyce Banda sworn in as Malawi's president

By Reuters UK

Joyce Banda was sworn in on Saturday as president of Malawi, succeeding Bingu wa Mutharika who died on Thursday in the southern African nation. (Apr 07)

Malawi VP Banda takes over after Mutharika death

By Reuters UK

Malawian Vice-President Joyce Banda took over the running of the southern African nation on Saturday after the death of President Bingu wa Mutharika, and fears of a succession struggle receded as state institutions backed the constitutional handover. (Apr 07)

MORE TOPICS: ELECTIONS, SOUTH AFRICA, INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND, ATTORNEY GENERAL

Malawi state radio says President Mutharika dead

By Reuters UK

Malawi's state radio announced on Saturday that President Bingu wa Mutharika had died, and Vice-president Joyce Banda prepared to take over as southern Africa's first female head of state. (Apr 07)

MORE TOPICS: SOUTH AFRICA, ATTORNEY GENERAL