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The Malawi chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa defends and promotes media freedom, freedom of expression and access to information in Malawi.

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MISA Malawi celebrates decriminalisation of defamation

MISA Malawi celebrates decriminalisation of defamation

MISA Malawi celebrates a landmark victory for freedom of expression with the High Court of Malawi (sitting as a Constitutional Court) declaring section 200 of the Malawi Penal Code, which criminalized defamation, unconstitutional. The court’s decision stems from the...

Malawi stakeholders sign pledge on safety of journalists

Malawi stakeholders sign pledge on safety of journalists

Stakeholders and journalists in Malawi on 10 July 2025 signed a pledge of ethical reporting and promoting the safety of journalists ahead of elections set for September this year.  Through the pledge, which was signed at a conference on the safety and security of...

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In 1991, African journalists issued a historic call for press freedom.

30 years later, media professionals and others weigh in on the state of Africa’s press. Read their thoughts and join the conversation at #WHK30