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The Media Council of Malawi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Malawi Police Service, outlining how the two institutions will cooperate in managing elections going forward. The agreement comes against a backdrop of strained relations, with the two institutions often struggling to understand each other and frequently working in conflict. Media Council of […]

Stakeholders convened in Lilongwe to deliberate on promoting freedom of expression and ensuring the safety of journalists during the elections. In his opening remarks, Media Council of Malawi Executive Director Moses Kaufa noted that election periods are often marked by heightened tensions and increased risks of violence against media professionals. He urged the Malawi Police

Forty journalists from media houses in Malawi’s Central Region have been trained on election coverage and their safety during elections. The training, organized by the Media Council of Malawi (MCM) in partnership with the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi, aimed to equip journalists with skills for voter-centered reporting while promoting collaboration with law