By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on MBC
Malawi and Mozambique have opened the 17th session of their Joint Defence and Security Commission in Blantyre, focusing in particular on border management and the fight against cross-border crime. The talks are due to last four days and review a plan targeting, among other things, human trafficking and drug smuggling, according to MBC.
Ethiopia’s federal police has completed its investigation into Adnew Bashaw Wudamo and Tamrat Erdado Moloro, suspected of running a human trafficking and migrant smuggling network from Dzaleka refugee camp in Malawi. The case has been referred to Ethiopia’s Ministry of Justice for prosecution, after an operation conducted with the Malawian police and Interpol, according to the Ethiopian police.
🇲🇼 Malawi · Source: The Nation Malawi ·
The attempted murder trial involving Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala, his wife and three co-accused has been postponed to Thursday by the Johannesburg High Court. The hearing is notably intended to allow one accused to sit an examination and a doctor to consult the defence, Sowetan reports.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: Sowetan ·
Malawian President Peter Mutharika is not attending the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, which brings together delegations from 48 African countries. Participants are expected to discuss a partnership plan for 2027-2029 and a declaration on the civilian use of artificial intelligence, Nyasa Times reports.
🇲🇼 Malawi · Source: Nyasa Times ·
The Blantyre Synod of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian marked its 150th anniversary, highlighting the role of the Blantyre Mission in Malawi’s history. Founded in 1876 in the Shire Highlands, the mission notably saw the construction of St Michael and All Angels Cathedral begin in 1888, according to The Nation Malawi.
🇲🇼 Malawi · Source: The Nation Malawi ·
Malawian football: Bullets and Wanderers win in the leagueFCB Nyasa Big Bullets beat Masters 2-1 at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe, while Mighty Wanderers won 2-0 against Goshen City Dedza Dynamos in Blantyre. The two victories keep them in contention in the FDH Bank Premiership, according to The Times Group.
South African military on standby to secure municipal electionsSouth Africa’s operational coordination structure Natjoints has announced stepped-up security for municipal elections, with the military supporting law enforcement in areas identified as sensitive. Operations will cover both days of voting, according to TimesLIVE, which cited its coordinator Tebello Mosikili.The week in Africa
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