### [2026-10-1](/feed/2026/10/1/index.md)

##### Malawian military
# Former Malawian military chief Paul Valentino Phiri is arrested by Malawi's anti-corruption agency for allegedly trafficking weapons to Sudan during his tenure in June and July 2025. 




### Sources:

1. [Al-Monitor](https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/10/malawi-ex-army-chief-arrested-following-allegations-over-sudan-arms)

### Changes:

1. Former Malawian military chief Paul Valentino Phiri is arrested for allegedly trafficking weapons to Sudan during his tenure in June and July 2025.  _2026-10-01 18:11:12 (First version)_
1. Former Malawian military chief Paul Valentino Phiri is arrested by Malawi's anti-corruption agency for allegedly trafficking weapons to Sudan during his tenure in June and July 2025.  _(Current version)_

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