The success of Malawi’s democratic dispensation will be measured on the extent to which it delivers public goods – opportunities, development, accountability – for the people.
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Lifestyle Phones aren’t giving girls more power in their lives after all
Phones sometimes serve as a ‘digital leash’ to check women’s whereabouts – a growing feature of many relationships and conflicts.
Politics and Society Why is used clothing popular across Africa? We found out in Malawi
There are significant economic and social pull factors behind the popularity of used clothing.
Politics and Society Will bold landmark election ruling improve Malawian democracy?
Will the same electoral commission, so heavily criticised in the court’s ruling, improve its capacity and arrange more credible elections?
Politics and Society A great judgment, but court victories won’t deliver democracy in Malawi
A new round of elections offers an opportunity to strengthen civil and political freedoms.
Politics and Society Malawi’s court gives electoral justice in Africa a much-needed boost
But the Kenyan precedent cautions that it’s still too early to declare lasting victory for democracy.
Politics and Society Tippex election can’t erase Malawians’ dissatisfaction
Malawi’s opposition and civil society are ready for more protests over the presidential poll results.
Politics and Society What to expect from Malawi’s sixth poll since one-party rule ended
It’s an achievement in itself that Malawi is holding its sixth multi-party national elections since its transition from dictatorship under former President Kamuzu Banda.
Politics and Society “Sexual cleansing” and the hyena men of Malawi
“Sexual cleansing” is a common harmful practice in several African countries where a woman is expected to have sex after her first period, after becoming widowed, or after an abortion, as a cleansing ritual. In Malawi, girls are forced to have sex with a paid sex worker, known as a “hyena”, once they reach puberty.