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Clashes break out in Lilongwe after passport delays, then Malawi promises to address the problem and apologizes.
3 articles from 28 October to 29 October 2026 · 🇲🇼 Malawi
The Malawian government apologised for passport delays disrupting employment, education, medical care and travel. Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito blamed the crisis on foreign-currency shortages and weaknesses in the contract with Madras Security Printers, according to Malawi24.
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The Malawian government apologised for passport delays disrupting employment, education, medical care and travel. Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito blamed the crisis on foreign-currency shortages and weaknesses in the contract with Madras Security Printers, according to Malawi24.
🇲🇼 Malawi · 04:53
Malawi’s Homeland Security Minister, Peter Mukhito, has promised urgent measures to reduce passport issuance delays after clashes in Lilongwe injured an officer. The government wants to review the supply contract, increase production and prioritise urgent medical or humanitarian applications, according to the ministry.
🇲🇼 Malawi · 22:49
Passport applicants clashed with officers at the regional immigration headquarters in Lilongwe after persistent printing delays linked to network problems. Police fired tear gas, several people were arrested, and offices and a vehicle were damaged, Nyasa Times reported.
🇲🇼 Malawi · 10:13
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