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Published on Apr 14, 2025

Power held on borrowed trust—Deputy CJ

Deputy Chief Justice Lovemore Chikopa has said public officers, in-cluding judicial officers hold their power on the trust of Ma-lawians and should strive to discharge their duties to expectations. He made the remarks in Mponela, Dowa on Thursday during an …

Source: The Nation Malawi - Center-left
Published on Apr 12, 2025

Malawi Parliament passes landmark Mental Health Bill

By Jones Gadama Malawi’s Parliament has taken a significant step towards improving mental health care by passing the Mental Health Bill, which aims to revolutionize the treatment, care, and support for individuals with mental health issues. Minister of …

Source: The Maravi Post - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Joint Universal Periodic Review (#UPR50) Submissions on Civil Society Space

Featured Geneva 14 April 2025 CIVICUS makes UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR) submissions on civil society space in Mongolia, Malawi and Maldives. The United Nations Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review is a unique process which involves a …

Source: CIVICUS - Center-left
Published on Apr 11, 2025

Lifeline ANPPCAN Malawi Urges President Chakwera to Assent to Progressive Mental Health Bill

Lifeline ANPPCAN Malawi, a key player in mental health advocacy, has welcomed with excitement the passing of Bill No. 17 of 2025 – the Mental Health Bill – and is now calling on President Lazarus Chakwera to assent to the bill without delay. The Mental …

Source: Malawi Voice - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Will electoral irregularities and anomalies massively contribute to President Chakwera’s victory in 2025 presidential ...

As the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson and the daughter of late John Tembo, a veteran of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), Anabel Ntalimanja’s competence of managing the 2025 general elections has raised dire concerns. This perception that MEC …

Source: Malawi 24 - Neutral
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Reform the African criminal justice system, starting with prisons oversight

People languish behind bars for years in countries like eSwatini and Malawi before their cases come to court. In a world increasingly defined by impunity and political repression, the erosion of the rights once championed by the African Charter on Human …

Source: Mail & Guardian - Left-wing
Published on Apr 12, 2025

Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi sparks controversy with claims on African corruption and Gaza conflict

By Jones Gadama Prominent South African politician Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has ignited a heated debate with his assertion that African leaders are responsible for siphoning over $60 billion annually from the continent’s coffers through corruption and illicit …

Source: The Maravi Post - Neutral
Published on Apr 12, 2025

Lawmakers Urge Increased Mental Health Funding, Say ‘Everyone Is a Candidate’

By Dorica Mtenje LILONGWE (Maravipost):Members of Parliament have requested the Minister of Health to increase funding for mental health financing as it requires greater attention since everyone is eligible at any point. Making contributions to the Mental …

Source: The Maravi Post - Neutral
Published on Apr 11, 2025

Sudan war has created suffering of ‘industrial proportions’, aid agencies warn

“With no viable peace in sight, the Sudanese are trapped in a humanitarian crisis of industrial proportions,” said Jens Laerke, spokesperson for the UN aid coordination office, OCHA. “Two out of three people need aid, that’s 30 million people…This, of …

Source: The Maravi Post - Neutral
Published on Apr 13, 2025

Global guidelines for selection of judges explained

Chief Justice Luke Malaba This is an introductory article preceding the serialisation of the Constitution Hill Global Guidelines on the Eligibility and Selection Criteria for the Appointment of Apex Court Judges, which were officially launched on Monday, …

Source: The Standard - Pending
Published on Apr 11, 2025

OPINION: Small Party Alliances: A Strategy for Relevance or a Political Mirage?

By Undule Mwakasungula The Author: Undule Mwakasungula As Malawi counts down to the September 2025 General Elections, there is a visible surge in alliance formations among smaller political parties. While some may see this as business as usual in the lead- …

Source: Malawi Voice - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 12, 2025

PETITION TO ABOLISH THE GRADE 12 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR ALL ELECTIVE POSITIONS—A MAGNA CARTER TO THE POOR AND THE ...

To: The Minister of Justice, Hon. Princess Kasune (Mp), Cabinet and Parliament. PETITION TO ABOLISH THE GRADE 12 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR ALL ELECTIVE POSITIONS—A MAGNA CARTER TO THE POOR AND THE UNEDUCATED MAJORITY Introduction Firstly, the Patriotic …

Source: Zambian Observer - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 11, 2025

Mental health bill passage: A significant step in addressing the mental health crisis

The recent passage of the Mental Health Bill has been met with excitement from the ANPPCAN Lifeline Malawi, which views it as a crucial step towards tackling the country’s mental health crisis. According to Henderson Mhango, the ANPPCAN Lifeline Malawi’s …

Source: Malawi 24 - Neutral
Published on Apr 11, 2025

Roaming Charges: Who Shot the Tariffs?

Sabertooth tiger skull and Bay Bridge, San Francisco waterfront. Photo: Jeffrey St. Clair. Nationalism is our form of incest, is our idolatry, is our insanity. ‘Patriotism’ is its cult…Just as love for one individual which excludes the love for others is …

Source: CounterPunch - Left-wing
Published on Apr 11, 2025

Movie puts mob justice under the spotlight

Mob justice remains a pressing issue in Malawi where some people, unsatisfied by the criminal justice system, resort to taking the law into their own hands by meting out justice to suspects. The idea of seeking immediate justice through violent acts has …

Source: The Nation Malawi - Center-left
Published on Apr 10, 2025

New Rise In Executions - Is Africa Rethinking Capital Punishment?

Global campaigners have expressed concern over a new Amnesty International report which shows that in 2024, executions around the world reached their highest level in almost a decade.This comes as several African nations, including DR Congo and Nigeria, …

Source: All Africa - Neutral
Published on Apr 10, 2025

Parliament passes mental health bill

Parliament has today passed Bill No. 17 of 2025, Mental Health, which replaces the outdated Mental Treatment Act of 1948. The Bill shifts the focus from a medical-based approach to a human rights-based approach, prioritizing the dignity and well-being of …

Source: Malawi 24 - Neutral
Published on Apr 10, 2025

Congressman John Moolenaar Named U.S. Co-Chair of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 10, 2025 Contact: Alyssa Pettus Congressman John Moolenaar Named U.S. Co-Chair of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China Washington, D.C. — Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist …

Source: The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party - Gov't Institution
Published on Apr 11, 2025

WHO leads global action on maternal and newborn health for World Health Day

On the occasion of the World Health Day 2025 dedicated to the theme of Healthier beginnings, hopeful futures, over 100 global offices of the World Health Organization (WHO) have organized wide-ranging public advocacy actions in collaboration with Member …

Source: Medical News - Neutral

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 18:20 GMT

Bipartisan Senate Briefing Highlights Democratic Alternative for Iran’s Future

The bipartisan event focused on advancing a free, democratic, and non-nuclear republic of Iran WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 8, 2025, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, former senior officials, …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 00:59 GMT

ODIHR opens limited election observation mission in Poland

Warsaw, 14 April 2025 – The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today opened a limited election observation mission for the 18 May 2025 presidential election in Poland, following an invitation from the national authorities. The …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 18:36 GMT

Sudan: ICRC president warns of dire consequences if war in Sudan rages unabated for third year

The following news comment is attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on two years of armed conflict in Sudan. President Spoljaric will speak at the High-Level Ministerial Meeting on Sudan in London on April 15th about the consequences of the …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on April 11, 2025 - 12:27 GMT

Illinois State University and United Planet Partner for Transformative Fair Trade & Human Rights Program in Nepal

ISU and United Planet partnered for an immersive Nepal trip focused on fair trade, human rights, and cultural learning. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United Planet, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 14:18 GMT

Sudan: Two years into the conflict, the world's largest humanitarian crisis now threatens regional stability

In South Sudan, the arrival of people fleeing Sudan’s conflict has put more pressure on already scarce resources, which is deepening local tensions and threatening the fragile peace South Sudan has struggled to maintain. Nadia, a mother of five-year-old …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on April 14, 2025 - 18:03 GMT

Connecticut Avenue Streetscape and Deck Over Project Public Meeting to Be Held April 23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts Connecticut Avenue Streetscape and Deck Over Project Public Meeting to Be Held April 23 (Washington, DC) — The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) invites you to a public meeting to discuss the start of …

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Published on April 10, 2025 - 12:07 GMT

Russia’s human rights director claims AI is pro-Western

(MENAFN) Valery Fadeyev, the head of the Russian Human Rights Council, has raised concerns that foreign AI systems are promoting Western ideological narratives, potentially serving as powerful tools for propaganda and censorship. Speaking at a roundtable …

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Published on April 10, 2025 - 19:17 GMT

UNITAR and the Sovereign Order of Malta Host Human Rights Council Side Event and Launch New Training Programme

Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, Ms Reem Alsalem, expressed the complexities in the legacy of the Palermo Protocol; The protocol’s legacy is clearly a mixed one. It has provided tools and momentum, but the scale of trafficking …

Distribution channels: International Organizations

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 20:51 GMT

Pupy the Elephant’s Long-Awaited Journey to Sanctuary is Underway

BRENTWOOD, TN, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pupy, a female African elephant who has spent the last 30 years in the heart of Buenos Aires, has officially begun her transport to her new sanctuary home. She has left Ecoparque …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 20:50 GMT

Sharifah Hardie Launches New Campaign Video for California Governor: “Are You Tired of Being Tired?”

Sharifah Hardie releases bold campaign video calling out California’s broken system and asking voters one urgent question: “Are you tired of being tired?” LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California Governor …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 19:09 GMT

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts Transforms Lives of Children From Around the World Through Surgery Weekend

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In their ongoing mission of bettering the lives of children around the world, San Diego-based nonprofit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts recently hosted another transformative Surgery …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 18:59 GMT

Scribe Video Center Hosts a 2 Day Event with Rahsaan 'New York' Thomas – Celebrating Returning Filmmakers & Storytelling

PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scribe Video Center is excited to present a powerful two-day event on April 25 & April 26 featuring Rahsaan “New York” Thomas – celebrated writer, podcaster, and filmmaker. …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 18:42 GMT

DOGREBELS initiiert ersten offiziellen „World Rainbow Dog Day“ am 11. Juni 2025

Am 11. Juni 2025 findet erstmals der „World Rainbow Dog Day“ statt, ein neuer Aktionstag für LGBTQIA+ Hundebesitzer*innen und ihre Allies. KöLN, GERMANY, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mehr Sichtbarkeit und sichere Räume für queere …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 18:38 GMT

Elm AI Secures $2 Million to Revolutionize Supply Chain Sustainability and Performance in Oversubscribed Round

Elm AI, an AI platform helping enterprises improve sustainability and operational performance across their supply chains, has successfully raised $2 million NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Elm AI, a Cornell …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 18:20 GMT

Bipartisan Senate Briefing Highlights Democratic Alternative for Iran’s Future

The bipartisan event focused on advancing a free, democratic, and non-nuclear republic of Iran WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 8, 2025, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, former senior officials, …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 17:29 GMT

Crossroads4Hope Hosts 10th Annual Conference on Cancer in New Brunswick

BEDMINSTER, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Crossroads4Hope hosted its 10th Annual Conference on Cancer on Friday, March 21, at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick. This year’s theme, Empowering Adolescent and Young Adult ( …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 17:25 GMT

Greater Washington Urban League to Host Second Annual Perinatal Mental Health Certification Program

Groundbreaking Initiative Launched to Address Maternal Mental Health Crisis in the Black Community WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Greater Washington Urban League and collaborators, The Palladium Group and …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

NMAC Offers Administration for a Healthy America (AHA) Four Recommendations for Continued Impact in HIV Prevention

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, NMAC's Deputy Director of Programs, Harold Phillips, sent to Tom Engels, the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), four recommendations …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 16:56 GMT

Chasin A Dream Foundation Launches Mindful Haven to Support Families of Children with Life-Threatening Illnesses

The Jupiter based 501(c)(3) foundation has launched a program specifically designed to support the parents, siblings, and caregivers of warrior children. JUPITER, FL, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chasin A Dream Foundation …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 16:55 GMT

SideBar Welcomes Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula President/CEO Christine Winge

Too many times, the seniors in our communities become invisible and isolated. Meals on Wheels does more than just provide home delivery of healthy food. MONTEREY/SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SideBar …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 14:15 GMT

eTransX Customer Summit Healthcare Has Been Selected as the Winner of the “Innovation Tank” Award

Summit Healthcare wins HRSA Rural Communities Opioid Resource Program’s “Innovation Tank” award. BRENTWOOD, TN, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- eTransX is proud to celebrate with our customer, Summit Healthcare, in winning …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

VetComm Secures $2 Billion in Lifetime VA Disability Compensation for Veterans in 2024

VetComm assisted more than 10,000 veterans in 2024, achieving a $2 billion total in disability compensation for its clients. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VetComm, an organization dedicated to helping …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Recognize a Financial Educator Who Made a Difference

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Massachusetts Financial Educators Council (MFEC) Advisory Board, led by founding member Ellis Cropper, invites nominations for this year’s Financial Educators Day Awards. These …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Navigating Will Contests: LegalMatch Offers Essential Support

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the midst of a loved one passing away, the distribution of their estate can create unforeseen issues. Contesting a will can arise when a beneficiary or beneficiaries challenge the …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Renowned Physicist Dr. Young Suh Kim Honored By Close Up Radio in the Field of Science

Close Up Radio honors one of our most respected guests, Dr. Young Suh Kim BELTSVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How do the orbits of the hydrogen atom appear to you while you are in motion? Einstein asked this …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AWARDS $460,000 IN SUMMER GRANTS TO 21 LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Funding Support Vital Summer Programming Across Palm Beach and Martin Counties WEST PALM BEACH , FL, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties has awarded $460,000 in …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Utah Board of Pardons & Parole Launches First Phase of New Victim Notification Software – MyVoice

MyVoice is a trauma-informed tool designed to provide better notification services to victims of crime. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole (Board) is proud to announce the …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

BMG Money Welcomes Robert Mahnke as New Chief Legal Officer

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BMG Money today announced the appointment of Robert Mahnke as its new Chief Legal Officer (CLO), bringing expertise and experience to drive its legal strategy and support its broader …

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