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Second Malawi Presidential Debate shifted
The Presidential Debates Task Force would like to inform the general public, development partners and all stakeholders that the second Presidential Debate has been shifted to a later date to be announced over the weekend to create space for further engagement with...
MISA Malawi condemns intimidation, heckling of journalists during Dr. Chakwera’s submission of nomination papers
MISA Malawi strongly condemns the intimidation and heckling of journalists that characterised the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) presidential candidate Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera’s press briefing during the presentation of his nomination papers in Lilongwe. On...
Malawi decriminalisation of defamation a step in right direction, but more needs to be done
Malawi is the most recent country in Southern Africa to decriminalise defamation after its Constitutional Court ruled that criminal defamation unjustifiably restricts freedom of expression. In a July 16, 2025, ruling, the court determined that the provision, which...
Free Expression Climate Survey 2025
This survey is part of MISA's regional programme to identify the most pressing issues for free media, free speech, and free expression in the digital sphere. It will take approximately seven (7) minutes to fill out the form. This is a follow-up to our annual surveys...
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