PRESS RELEASE

MCM embarks on a strategic plan to end political capture of media, calls for national support to safeguard democracy

The Media Council of Malawi (MCM) expresses its grave concern over the systemic and escalating pattern of political control, abuse, and manipulation of media institutions by successive ruling parties. This practice, most notably exemplified by the partisan conduct of the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), directly undermines the constitutional principles of media freedom, erodes public trust, […]

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SECOND MALAWI PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE SHIFTED

The Presidential Debates Taskforce would like to inform the general public,development partners and all stakeholders that the second Presidential Debatehas been shifted to a later date to be announced over the weekend to createspace for further engagement with political parties.The second presidential debate was initially scheduled for Friday, August 29,2025.The postponement allows the Taskforce to

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Statement from the 2025 Presidential Debates Taskforce

The Presidential Debates Taskforce wishes to address the general public on the upcoming series of Presidential Debates scheduled to take place between August 21, 2025, and September 4, 2025. We acknowledge the recent communication from the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) about their decision not to participate in these debates. Our

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