Malawi to protest on 17 November over fuel shortages
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Malawi24
The CCM-PPM movement is calling for protests on 17 November 2026 in Blantyre, Zomba, Lilongwe and Mzuzu over fuel shortages, foreign currency shortages and power cuts. The movement is demanding lasting solutions from the government, according to a statement dated 10 November.
The Concerned Citizens of Malawi People Power Movement (CCM-PPM) is planning nationwide protests on 17 November 2026 in Blantyre, Zomba, Lilongwe and Mzuzu against fuel shortages, foreign currency shortages and persistent power cuts. The movement announced the rallies in a statement dated 10 November, according to Malawi24.
The CCM-PPM is calling on market vendors, young people, transport operators, business leaders and workers to take part in the protests, which it presents as a non-partisan demand for accountability in the management of public affairs. In other districts, it is encouraging residents to organise legal petitions and submit them to their district commissioners, reports Malawi24.
The movement says fuel shortages are disrupting transport and power cuts are making business activity difficult. It also warns of their consequences for hospitals, schools and industries and is calling for solutions to the fuel, foreign currency and electricity crises, according to Malawi24.
The mobilisation comes after several warnings about fuel shortages in Malawi, including difficulties reported in Zomba on 27 October. It also follows the HRDC's call for the resignation of the minister facing the shortages on 3 November, according to Malawi24.
