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Sugar cane cutters on their way to work cycling through the sugar cane fields, Nchalo, Malawi
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Malawi

Malawi is one of the poorest countries in the world. Half of its population lives below the national poverty line and a quarter lives in extreme poverty. This page collates DW's latest content related to Malawi.

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Reports & Analysis

Partially destroyed buildings and uprooted trees remain after cyclone Chido hit Mozambique

More climate challenges ahead for Mozambique and Malawi

More climate challenges ahead for Mozambique and Malawi

Chido is one of several cyclones to hit Mozamibique and Malawi in recent years.
ClimateDecember 19, 2024
An african musician plays a traditional instrument in Malawi.

How one Malawian keeps traditional instruments alive

How one Malawian keeps traditional instruments alive

Meet Patrick Chimbewa, a musician dedicated to keeping traditional African music alive.
MusicDecember 17, 202406:31 min
A Fashion Designer in a Wheel Chair on the Catwalk

What adaptive fashion is all about

What adaptive fashion is all about

How this differently abled Malawian fashion designer is rocking the runway.
EqualityNovember 20, 202405:38 min
A young man adjusts an alarm attached to a tree

Malawian invents flood detector to alert people

Malawian invents flood detector to alert people

Steward Nankhumwa, 24, has developed a flood detector that can warn thousands of people during the rainy season.
SocietyNovember 19, 202401:30 min
Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera addresses supporters in a file photo

Malawi's judiciary faces corruption investigation

Malawi's judiciary faces corruption investigation

New corruption claims have prompted Malawi's Judicial Service Commission to investigate the nation's judiciary.
PoliticsNovember 13, 2024
DW Magazin Afrimaxx am 18.10.2024.

From DIY project to trendy meeting place

From DIY project to trendy meeting place

How a treehouse in Blantyre, Malawi became the place to be.
ArchitectureOctober 17, 202406:05 min
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In the spotlight

A small South Sudanese flag appears around the neck of an athlete in Rio de Janeiro

Why independence isn't enough for some African nations

When it comes to development, independence has rarely been enough to propel any new African country forward — but why?
PoliticsJuly 28, 2024
Residents cross a road damaged by rains in Tula, Tana River county in Kenya

Malawi, Kenya and Mali in the path of climate change

Many countries are being hit by the effects of climate change, including extreme drought, floods and a heat waves.
ClimateApril 11, 202401:38 min
A man sits in front of a computer at an internet cafe

Malawi: Free internet in public facilities

Malawi is rolling out a program to provide free internet in all public facilities to allow millions to access online.
TechnologyOctober 14, 2023
Eco Africa-Sendung

Cool boxes for rural farmers

To keep food from spoiling in Malawi, an NGO is brining simple cooler boxes to rural farmers.
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 12, 202202:15 min
A group of children with albinism in rural Tanzania

Verdict shines light on anti-albino prejudice

A priest, a cop and 10 others were found guilty of murdering and mutilating a 22-year-old for the pigment of his skin.
Law and JusticeJune 28, 2022
DW Africa Sendung #273 l Malawi waste

Single-use plastic activism in Malawi

Meet Malawian activist Gloria Majiga-Kamoto, who helped push her country to ban thin plastics.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 4, 202203:31 min
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