By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Malawi24
A letter dated 23 October and attributed to Malawian President Peter Mutharika orders the postponement of the fourth meeting of the 52nd parliamentary session until the next budget session. Government officials and commentators dispute the legality of the instruction, which has caused tensions within the administration and the Democratic Progressive Party, Malawi24 reports.
Malawi's President Peter Mutharika has postponed the fourth meeting of the 52nd Parliament until the next budget session to direct public resources towards the El Niño crisis and the fuel situation. His letter to the Speaker of the National Assembly, dated 23 October 2026, allows MPs to continue committee work.
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Malawian President Arthur Peter Mutharika has spent about 72 days abroad since returning to power, after five private trips to South Africa. Democratic Progressive Party secretary-general Peter Mukhito says the president can govern remotely despite concerns over his absences.
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Malawi’s Human Rights Consultative Committee has asked the Inspector General of Police to investigate a disputed court document purportedly authorising nationwide protests against fuel shortages. In a letter dated 26 October 2026, its chair Robert Mkwezalamba called for the seals and signature attributed to Deputy Registrar Brian Sambo to be checked, MaraviPost reports.
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Three journalists were assaulted in Blantyre during a religious ceremony, and one was hospitalised after being beaten and robbed of his phone. The Media Institute of Southern Africa is calling for an investigation, while the Democratic Progressive Party denies its supporters were involved, reports Malawi24.
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Malawi health unions threaten national strike within 14 daysMalawi’s coalition of health unions and professional groups has given the government 14 days to address staff shortages, unpaid allowances and deteriorating hospitals, or face a national strike. Its president, Solomon David Chomba, announced the ultimatum after an emergency meeting in Lilongwe, according to Nyasa Times.
Eswatini prosecution seeks protection for witnesses in Shongwe trialEswatini’s prosecution says witnesses in Mashumi Shongwe’s murder trial could be in danger and has asked for their identities to remain concealed. It cited a recording shared on social media that allegedly contained a call to eliminate witnesses and a judge, according to arguments presented before the High Court.The week in Africa
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