migration Archives

Burundian national arrested after applying for Malawi passport

Jan 07, 2023 Russell Kondowe 0 &

A Burundian woman aged 25 has been arrested in Malawi after she applied for a passport saying she is married to a Malawian man based in South Africa. The woman has been identified as Safiyyah… ...

Immigration arrests 18 Ethiopian migrants

Nov 14, 2022 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Immigration Officers in the Northern region have arrested 18 Ethiopians suspected to have entered the country illegally. The officers have also arrested one Malawian, Perrie Chintika aged 40, who was driving a vehicle which was… ...

Malawi to repatriate 344 Ethiopian nationals this week

Nov 02, 2022 Macmillan Mhone 0 &

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services with assistance from International Organisations for Migration (IOM) will this week repatriate 344 Ethiopian nationals who were being held in various prison facility for violating immigration laws. This… ...

Two Nigerians arrested in Mulanje for illegal entry

Oct 18, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Police in Mulanje are keeping in custody two Nigerian nationals over illegal entry. Deputy Publicist Mulanje Sergeant Leah Kambalame identified the two as Kingsley Mwachuku, 25, and Vincent Onyeneka, 27. Kambalame said the Police arrested… ...

NGO champions fight against trafficking in persons ahead of Umthetho Festival

Aug 12, 2022 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

The Foundation for Children Rights FCR, has taken the advantage of this year's Umthetho Festival by the Ngonis of Mzimba to sensitize youths about trafficking in persons and irregular migration. The Umthetho which starts today… ...