violence Archives

Talking Blues: Does God live here anymore?

Nov 11, 2019 Mapwiya Muulupale 0 &

“Woman murdered, 7 houses damaged in Nkhata Bay”, “Religions in bloody fight”, “Christians, Muslims clash in Balaka” and “Muslims go on rampage in Mangochi, destroy beer places.” These are appalling headlines from Malawi, a country… ...

Four arrested for arson in Nkhatabay

Nov 07, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Police in Nkhatabay have arrested four people for setting ablaze houses during clashes between Mkondezi and Msakanene villages which occurred on October 14. According to Nkhatabay police spokesperson Kondwani James, the four are connected to… ...

One killed, two injured in inter-village clashes

Nov 07, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

A man aged 36 was hacked to death while two others were injured in clashes between two villages in Lilongwe on Wednesday. According to Kanengo Police Deputy Spokesperson Esther Mkwanda, the villagers also set ablaze… ...

Hijab sparks clashes in Balaka

Nov 04, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

Fights between Anglican and Muslims erupted this morning in Balaka after learners were sent back from a school run by the Anglican Church for wearing hijab. Members of the Muslim community, angered by the school’s… ...

Man kills woman over debt, mob destroys seven houses in Nkhatabay

Nov 04, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

A mob in Nkhatabay has destroyed seven houses following the brutal killing of a 48-year-old woman in the district. The mob from Chavula Village in the area of Traditional Authority Fukamapiri in Nkhatabay destroyed the… ...

Lunzu School shut down after student riots

Oct 29, 2019 Russell Kondowe 1 &

Lunzu Secondary School in Blantyre has been shut down following riots by students. On Monday night, Form Four and Form Two students at the Lunzu Secondary School were engaged in fights which resulted in the… ...

Mangochi police arrest 15 men for stoning bottle stores

Oct 26, 2019 Bright Malenga 0 &

Police in Mangochi are keeping in custody fifteen men for pelting stones at bottle stores. The suspects have been charged with malicious damage and inciting violence. According to Mangochi police public relations officer Rodrick Maida,… ...