News and press statements
The Freedom of Expression Climate survey 2025- Now Available!
The Freedom of Expression Climate survey of Spaces of Solidarity focuses on the trends, challenges and issues that media and civil society actors in Southern Africa prioritise.
Forging collaboration and solidarity in the age of fragmentation. The Evolving landscape of media freedom in Southern Africa
Ibraimo Abú Mbaruco, a journalist and radio presenter, went missing in April 2020 in the northern Cabo Delgado province in Mozambique, where he had been covering an Islamist insurgency. Arlindo Chissale was forced into an unmarked vehicle by suspected security forces in January 2025 in Mozambique.
Welcome address by the Chairperson of MISA Zambia, Lorraine Mwanza
As you would agree, our goal is to build a platform that clearly states concerns, persuades decision-makers to prioritise our issues, offers solutions or compromises, and ensures that action is taken.
New Date for Second Presidential Debate
The Presidential Debates Taskforce wishes to inform all stakeholders that the second Presidential Debate will be held on September 9, 2025, at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) from...
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...
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
Malawi decriminalisation of defamation a step in right direction, but more needs to be done
In its 2010 Resolution on repealing criminal defamation laws in Africa, ACHPR expressed concern about the deteriorating press freedom in parts of the continent. This was characterised by restrictive legislation that censors the public’s right to access information and the arrest and detention of journalists, among other issues.
Free Expression Climate Survey 2025
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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.