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According to data compiled by the Malawi Network of Older Persons Organisations (Manepo), 11 elderly people were killed over witchcraft accusations in the first four months of 2026 alone.
AFRICA

Malawi faces “ticking time bomb” as witchcraft killings and impunity rise

Rising witchcraft accusations in Malawi are fuelling deadly attacks on elderly people, exposing gaps in justice, social protection and governance

  • Collins Mtika
8 min read
Irregularities: Members of the Democratic Progressive Party celebrate the re-election of Peter Mutharika as president of Malawi in May last year. The result was overturned by the Constitutional Court. (Amos Gumulira/AFP)
AFRICA

Opposition are favourites on eve of Malawi’s presidential election

Polls suggest widespread dissatisfaction with the administration of President Peter Mutharika

  • Golden Matonga
4 min read