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Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera suspends all publicly funded international travel for government officials, including himself, until the end of March, as part of measures to address the country's economic challenges.
2023-11-15

President of Malawi Lazarus Chakwera pardons 200 prisoners, including a former minister convicted of corruption.
2023-04-11

The Supreme Court of Malawi rejects a bid from President Peter Mutharika and upholds a lower court ruling that annulled last year's elections, paving the way for a new election that will be held on July 2.
2020-05-8

In an address to the nation, President Peter Mutharika reports Malawi's first confirmed cases of COVID-19.
2020-04-2

The President of Malawi Joyce Banda annuls the general elections in which she was a candidate because of claimed electoral irregularities.
2014-05-24

The Cabinet of Malawi is dissolved by President Joyce Banda amidst a graft scandal.
2013-10-10

Singer Madonna is accused by the office of Malawi President Joyce Banda of "bullying state officials" after she reportedly exaggerated her charity's contribution and complained about her treatment on a recent visit to the country.
2013-04-11

Malawian President Joyce Banda sacks the national police chief, Peter Mukhito.
2012-04-9

Joyce Banda becomes the President of Malawi following the death of Bingu wa Mutharika.
2012-04-7

President of Malawi Bingu wa Mutharika pardons a gay couple sentenced to 14 years in prison for "gross indecency and unnatural acts".
2010-05-29