Our Scans · Malawi · Weekly Summary

• [New] Heightened tensions, threats of violence, and perceived risks to physical safety prompted several countries to issue warnings to their nationals in South Africa, including Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Nigeria, Malawi, and Zimbabwe. On Call International Blog
• [New] Several African countries, including Kenya, Malawi, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Ghana, and Nigeria, have urged their citizens in South Africa to stay alert or remain indoors as anti-immigrant protests and fears of attacks on foreign nationals spread. OkayAfrica
• [New] Malawi consumes around 3.5 million tonnes of maize every year, but only 2.9 million tonnes will be harvested according to government estimates - a shortfall of 600,000 tonnes. The Conversation
• [New] Malawi is selected among the countries that will benefit from the GPE Tech4Ed initiative, which aims to build countries' capacity and mobilize evidence to use technology for education. Global Partnership for Education
• CoST Malawi Infrastructure Transparency Initiative: Red Flags Algorithm - an innovative digital tool that uses data analysis to identify potential corruption and procurement risks in public infrastructure projects in Malawi. Basel Institute on Governance
• While some regions may see improved agricultural conditions, others will likely face devastating floods, particularly in Nigeria, Malawi, and Mozambique. EDUREV.IN
• Food insecurity due to the effects of climate change threatens to reverse past gains in reducing chronic malnutrition. / Malawi DW.COM
• At least 573,000 children under five are at risk of suffering from malnutrition in Malawi. DW.COM
• Malawi faces increasing climate vulnerabilities, and policymakers need evidence for targeted interventions. Frontiers
• In Malawi, that might mean three months of hunger instead of two. Reasons to be Cheerful
• Through continued advocacy, community engagement, and legislative reforms, Malawi hopes to foster a future where women and girls can live without fear of violence and discrimination. Malawi Freedom Network
• Malawi is a resilient, landlocked nation in Southeastern Africa known for its extraordinary topography and agricultural potential. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• Backed by a new US $ 3.84 million project with UNDP and the Systematic Observations Financing Facility, Malawi will expand its capacity to generate and share high-quality weather data, closing long-standing gaps in observation networks. CODATA, Committee on Data of the ISC
• Climate change poses a serious threat to agricultural productivity and food security in Malawi, particularly among rural households that rely heavily on rainfed farming. Frontiers
• In southern Malawi, more than 1 in 5 households experienced wastewater disruption during climate shocks. Think Global Health

Last updated: 19 June 2026