There is a need to develop safety mechanisms for women journalists, while also creating frameworks for prosecuting perpetrators of online and offline violence against media workers, particularly female journalists.
Media violations
MISA Malawi demands action on people who manhandled Malawi Broadcasting Corporation Director General
We call upon the newly appointed Inspector General of Police Mr. Richard Luhanga to step up and act on this incident.
MISA Malawi condemns intimidation, heckling of journalists during Dr. Chakwera’s submission of nomination papers
All political party leaders and supporters must ensure that journalists are free to cover all electoral activities
MISA Malawi condemns disruption of live media coverage during Prof. Mutharika’s presentation of nomination papers
Political parties and candidates should hold their supporters accountable for any barbaric behaviours.
MISA Malawi condemns government impunity in continued violent attacks on protesters, journalists, others
We need the arrest of those responsible for the violence and dismissal of officials who have neglected their Constitutional duties
MISA Regional Chairperson Jeremias Langa’s Opening Remarks for the Regional World Press Freedom Day commemorations –
This has a chilling effect on freedom of expression and the media. Such laws have been used in other jurisdictions to target political opponents, journalists, and activists.
End violence against women journalists: A call to action for Southern Africa
It was reported that at least 73% of women journalists had suffered online violence in one form or another.
2024: Year of suppressed critical voices in Malawi
Malawi government must stop watching as some people are intimidating and injuring those expressing themselves.
Malawi government’s disregard of right to assemble, free expression, press freedom a concern
Any attack on the right to assembly has a direct impact on freedom of expression.
Man convicted, fined for ‘insulting’ Malawi President on WhatsApp
Malawi Police Service is now frequently using the cybersecurity law to clamp down on journalists and critical ordinary citizens.