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On the trail of the trade in human body partsIn Malawi, people with albinism are being killed for their bones. Al Jazeera investigates what is driving these murders.

    by Azad Essa - Sorin Furcoi 

             Africa

Malawi: People with albinism 'living in fear'   by Azad Essa - Sorin Furcoi 

          Cricket

Malawi's cricketer girls break stereotypes and barriers   by Nick Schonfeld - Julia Gunther

            Opinion

Volunteerism: A prerequisite for Africa's progress   by Richard Munang  - Robert Mgendi

          Africa

Malawi man convicted over 'ritual sex' with 104 women         Malawi22 Oct 2016 11:20 GMT

'I have 9 lives': Malawi leader denies health rumoursPresident, 76, says he is in "excellent health", dismissing speculation of illness in first remarks after long US trip.

       Malawi17 Oct 2016 04:24 GMT

Malawi president returns home after mysterious US visitPeter Mutharika arrives in Malawi to wide speculation about his health after attending UN meeting in US three weeks ago.

       Africa25 Jul 2016 07:12 GMT

Helping Malawi's animals back into the wildFrom monkeys to pythons, antelope to lions, the Lilongwe Wildlife Trust rescues, rehabilitates and returns animals.

       Humanitarian crises22 Jul 2016 08:01 GMT

Mozambican refugees stuck between somewhere and nowhereRefugees fleeing fighting in Mozambique struggle to come to terms with life in the camps of Malawi.

       Health19 Jul 2016 07:58 GMT

How Malawi reduced its HIV/Aids infection rateMalawi's Minister of Health, Peter Kumpalume, on the approach to HIV in a country where 10 percent are infected.

       Human Rights07 Jun 2016 21:35 GMT

Malawi failing to protect albino community: AmnestyRights body raises alarm over attacks against people with albinism, but government dubs Amnesty report as "unfair".

       Wild Animals04 Jun 2016 04:14 GMT

Malawi to conduct Africa's largest elephant relocationConservation group announces ambitious plan to move animals over 300km from overcrowded wildlife reserves.

       Africa16 May 2016 10:24 GMT

Malawi's fearsome chief, terminator of child marriagesChief Kachindamoto has broken up 850 child marriages in three years, and banned the sexual initiations of young girls.

       Human Rights06 May 2016 10:57 GMT

Albinos mutilated in Malawi, activists call for actionActivists describe situation in Malawi as reaching a crisis level days after UN says albino population faces extinction.

       Malawi19 Apr 2016 11:28 GMT

Malawi fight club takes on child rapeRape is Malawi's most reported crime. Ujamaa initiative is helping schoolkids defend themselves against perpetrators.

       Weather14 Apr 2016 04:38 GMT

Malawi declares state of emergency over droughtAbout 2.8 million Malawians face food insecurity, making country one of the worst hit in southern African drought.

       Humanitarian crises23 Jan 2016 09:17 GMT

Fighting in Mozambique prompts refugee flight to MalawiNearly 3,500 people flee to neighbouring country, raising concerns of new refugee crisis in Southern Africa.

       Africa18 Jan 2016 20:49 GMT

Southern Africa's drought leaves millions hungryUN says 14 million people face starvation because of reduced food production, blamed on El Nino weather pattern.

       Climate Change11 Nov 2015 04:56 GMT

El Nino threatens millions of children in Africa: UNWater shortages, hunger, and disease could affect 11 million kids in southern Africa, warns UNICEF.

       Human Rights29 Apr 2015 09:52 GMT

Hundreds of Malawians leave South Africa after attacksDozens of buses used to carry citizens back to Malawi, amid fears xenophobic violence and intimidation would continue.

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