Malawi

Food Insecurity The Government of Malawi declared a state of disaster on 25 October in response to worsening food insecurity driven by prolonged dry spells, high commodity prices, and broader macroeconomic pressures. The declaration covers 11 districts…

Key Highlights Households’ spending on basic survival needs (SMEB) remained broadly stable in January 2026 at MWK 232,700, largely unchanged from December 2025, as lower food costs offset increases in non-food items. Maize grain prices continued an atypical…

Highlights: Malawi faced overlapping health emergencies, climate shocks, and economic challenges, leaving 5.7 million people, including 2.9 million children, in the need of humanitarian assistance. Cholera persisted with a 4.9 per cent case fatality rate, while Mpox and…

Following the forecast issued by the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) on 5 January 2026, which indicated the likelihood of extreme heavy rainfall across several parts of the country, the Malawi Red Cross…

Abidjan, 30 January 2026 - The Regional Emergency Preparedness and Access to Inclusive Recovery (REPAIR) Program has disbursed over USD22.3 million within seven (7) business days to support urgent national flood response operations in Malawi and…

In the southern District of Nsanje, Malawi, communities are establishing banana plantations to serve as both sources of food and income, as well as enhancing the resilience of farmers and their families against the adverse effects…

Since the onset of the rainy season in December, widespread stormy rains, strong winds, flash floods, and lightning, has affected some 160 000 people, across 29 districts. The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has recorded…