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Two refugees arrested for possessing firearm without licence in Dowa

Nov 10, 2024 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Police in Dowa have arrested two refugees of Burundian and Rwandan Nationals for allegedly being found in possession of a firearm and five rounds of ammunition without a licence. The suspects, identified as Njenda Tembo,… ...

Refugees educated on convention travel documents

Nov 06, 2024 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, refugees were informed about the process of obtaining convention travel documents to enhance their security and wellbeing. Hilda Kausiwa from the Department of Refugees outlined the criteria for obtaining these… ...

Minister of Homeland Security Ken Zikhale Ng'oma

Government calls for solidarity in supporting refugees

Jun 20, 2024 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of refugees and asylum seekers in the country. The remarks were made by the Minister of Homeland Security Kenneth Zikhale Ng'oma, as the country… ...

Homeland Security Ministry under fire for demanding bribes from refugees

May 29, 2024 Macdonald Kaleso 0 &

The Ministry of Homeland Security is facing a backlash from some asylum seekers in the country for alleged corruption. The development comes in the wake of reports that some officers at the Ministry are entangled… ...

The humanitarian crisis in Chad, currently hosting the largest number of refugees fleeing the conflict in Sudan, has reached a critical juncture.

Sudanese Refugees in Chad Need Urgent Support as Humanitarian Response Remains Underfunded

Feb 06, 2024 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The humanitarian crisis in Chad, currently hosting the largest number of refugees fleeing the conflict in Sudan, has reached a critical juncture. The humanitarian needs for the refugees, returnees, and host communities are rising every… ...

Refugees in Malawi returning to townships and trading centres

Jan 19, 2024 Mphatso Khutcha Richard 0 &

Barely 8 months after the government of Malawi through the Ministry of Homeland security relocated refugees to Dzaleka, the refugees are going back to locations across the country. This has come to light after Lilongwe… ...

Tumaini Festival which is held at Dzaleka Refugees Camp in Dowa

2023 Tumaini festival starts today

Nov 02, 2023 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Organisers of Tumaini Festival say everything is set for the festival which will start today and end on Saturday, 4 November 2023 at Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Dowa district. Speaking to Malawi24, one the organisers… ...