The Latest Breaking News from Lazarus Chakwera

Malawi’s president suspends foreign travel for himself and cabinet members

President Lazarus Chakwera announced austerity measures aimed at healing the economy.

Al Jazeera · Nov 16, 2023

Climate action must respond to extreme weather driving health crisis, says WHO

Melting ice caps and rising sea levels are urgent but people care more about the floods, wildfires and droughts that are here now, New York summit hears

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2023

Leaders see hope in tackling deadly climate change and public health problems together

Experts hope the sputtering global public health system and efforts to curb global warming through collaboration can combine to create a better system for handling the problem

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023

Cyclone Freddy death toll in Malawi hits 326

BLANTYRE (MALAWI): The death toll in Malawi from Cyclone Freddy has risen to 326, the country's president said Thursday, bringing the total number of victims across southern Africa to more than 400 since February.

Bangkok Post · Mar 17, 2023

Record-breaking Cyclone Freddy kills more than 250 as destructive winds wash away homes

Cyclone Freddy, a record breaking storm, has killed more than 250 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malawi and Mozambique causing widespread devastation across Africa

Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2023

Malawi’s president appeals for immediate aid after Cyclone Freddy

In interview with Al Jazeera, Lazarus Chakwera calls for international help as death toll from Cyclone Freddy tops 300.

Al Jazeera · Mar 16, 2023

Tropical Cyclone Freddy kills at least 246 in Malawi, Mozambique as it hits south-east Africa for second time

Tropical Cyclone Freddy rips through southern Africa after making landfall for a rare second time, killing at least 246 people in Malawi and Mozambique.

ABC News · Mar 15, 2023

Malawi seeing benefits of Scotland's loss and damage fund

MALAWI’S President Lazarus Chakwera says a Scottish fund designed to help poor countries hit by climate change should serve as an example to the…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 22, 2023

Malawi vice president arrested by anti-corruption bureau

VP Saulos Chilima is accused of accepting money and other items in exchange for awarding government contracts.

Al Jazeera · Nov 25, 2022

Malawi's President Chakwera fires agriculture minister and deputy in crackdown on fraud

In a televised address to the nation, Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera fired Agriculture Minister Lobin Lowe and his deputy to immediate effect for “incompetence and gross negligence.”

Radio France Internationale · Oct 26, 2022