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Malawi · MWI · Africa

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Risk Score

Guarded Stable

Risk Factors

No recent events in pipeline

Overview

Malawi is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa, recognized as one of the world's least developed nations, heavily reliant on agriculture, particularly tobacco. It grapples with persistent challenges of poverty, food insecurity, and climate vulnerability.

Leadership

Lazarus Chakwera

President

Government: Presidential Republic

Saulos Chilima

Nancy Tembo

Simplex Chithyola Banda

Economy

GDP

$16.5B

GDP per Capita

$750

GDP Growth

+4.0%

Inflation

17.5%

Unemployment

5.5%

AgricultureMiningLight Manufacturing

Trade

Key Exports

TobaccoTeaSugarCoffeeCotton

Key Imports

FoodPetroleum ProductsConsumer GoodsTransport Equipment

Top Partners

South AfricaBelgiumEgyptZimbabweChina

Headlines (8)

The Mirror3d ago

Intense eight-hour struggle for water in Malawi set to end in a matter of weeks

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MarketScreenerJun 29

IMF says Malawi credit programme hinges on economic reforms

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DevdiscourseJun 26

The Next TB Vaccine Breakthrough Is Coming: Africa Cannot Afford to Be Late

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DevdiscourseJun 24

Malawi Secures Funding to Rebuild After Cyclone Damage

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DevdiscourseJun 23

Malawi Repatriation Process Nears Completion in Gauteng

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World Health Organization (WHO)Jun 23

African countries convene to prepare for future rollout of new TB vaccines for adults and adolescents

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Phys.orgJun 21

Tropical ocean temperatures may drive changes in malaria cases in Malawi

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ReutersJun 18

IMF concludes staff visit to Malawi with no deal on new lending

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