Month: April 2018 Posts

Malawi told to end attacks on persons with albinism

Apr 05, 2018 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The United Nations (UN) has advised Malawi to address the root causes of attacks against persons with albinism. In a statement signed by UN resident coordinator Maria Jose Torres on Wednesday, the UN called upon… ...

UN reaffirms commitment to support Malawi

Feb 23, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

The United Nations (UN) has assured Malawi of continued support in a bid to improve lives of Malawians. New Resident Coordinator of the United Nations and Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)… ...

Govt tells donors to keep staff in Mulanje, Phalombe

Oct 11, 2017 Kondwani Mkhalipi-Manyungwa 0 &

Following United Nations’ (UN) decision to pull staff out of districts affected by report of blood sucking, Malawi Government has urged donors to keep their employees in the districts. Government spokesperson Nicholas Dausi has said… ...

Boko Haram ready to surrender: Terror group members want to receive Jesus

Jun 09, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 383 &

…'We are tired of fighting and we want to receive Jesus as our Lord and saviour' Reports by Nigerian newspapers indicate that Boko Haram is ready to surrender and free all the girls held in… ...

Poverty, ignorance and politics fueling the murder of albinos – UN envoy

May 15, 2016 Aubrey Makina 103 &

In the face of increased attacks against people living with albinism in Malawi, UN independent expert on human right and albinism has said that the attacks are largely increasing as a result of poverty, witchcraft… ...

Trouble: Malawi govt reported to the UN!

Mar 03, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 24 &

NGO Coalition on Child Rights (NGO CCR) has reported Malawi government to the United Nations (UN) over lack of adequate funding towards youths programmes. The youth network wants the UN Committee on Convention on Rights… ...

UN concerned with Malawi’s food security problem

Oct 20, 2015 Lyonike Mughogho 6 &

The United Nations (UN) has raised its concerns with Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) regarding food problems in the region, particularly in Malawi. A report that was carried by BBC Radio's Focus on Africa on… ...