Tag: Afghanistan

China ready to work with Taliban

Published on August 18, 2021 by Face of Malawi

With the U.S. military drawdown in Afghanistan, China says it is ready to move ahead in its relations with the […]

Taliban Announces “Amnesty,” Encourages Women To Join Govt

Published on August 18, 2021 by Chisomo Kambale

The Taliban has declared an “amnesty” across Afghanistan and urged women to join its government in a bid to calm […]

Uganda to host 2,000 Afghan refugees

Published on August 17, 2021 by Face of Malawi

Uganda is set to temporarily host 2,000 refugees from Afghanistan following the political unrest in the country. State minister for […]

Who are the Taliban and how did they take control of Afghanistan so swiftly?

Published on August 17, 2021 by Face of Malawi

Just last week, US intelligence analysts had predicted it would likely take several more weeks before Afghanistan’s civilian government in […]

UPDATE; Taliban in control of Afghanistan, panic in Kabul

Published on August 16, 2021 by Face of Malawi

Victorious Taliban fighters patrolled Kabul on Monday after a stunningly swift end to Afghanistan’s 20-year war, as thousands of people […]

Afghanistan President Escapes

Published on August 16, 2021 by Robert Ngwira

The Taliban has claimed victory in Afghanistan after taking over the capital Kabul, bringing to a swift end almost 20 […]

Joe Biden set to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan

Published on April 14, 2021 by Face of Malawi

President Joe Biden plans to withdraw the remaining 2,500 U.S. troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, 2021, 20 years to […]

US President Donald Trump introduces new rule for African tourists; travelers may be required to pay $5,000 refundable bond

Published on November 24, 2020 by Face of Malawi

The outgoing administration of President Donald Trump has issued a new temporary rule that could require tourist and business travelers […]

Car Bomb in Afghanistan Capital Kills 12 People, Death Toll Expected to Rise

Published on July 24, 2017 by FACE OF MALAWI

12 people have been killed and 10 injured after a suicide attacker detonated a car bomb in western part of […]

If Malawi’s Joyce Banda were a man, she would have stolen the election and all would be fine now (Opinion)

Published on July 14, 2014 by Face of Malawi

It’s farcical to argue that because Hillary Clinton was busy with her career, she is to blame for her husband’s […]

TWO REPORTERS SHOT IN AFGHANISTAN

Published on April 4, 2014 by Robert Ngwira

Two female journalists working for the Associated Press news agency have been shot by a police officer in eastern Afghanistan. […]

Six US soldiers die in plane crash in afghanistan

Published on December 17, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Six members of the U.S.-led NATO International Security Assistance Force service were killed in an aircraft crash in southern Afghanistan […]

‘Girl Rising:’ Changing The World, One Story And One Life At A Time

Published on May 10, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

In her 1968 poem, “The Speed of Darkness,” the late American poet Muriel Rukeyser penned the line, “The universe is […]

Taliban threaten to kill Prince Harry

Published on September 11, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Taliban said Monday it was determined to kill Britain’s Prince Harry, serving in Afghanistan four years after his previous […]

U.S ex-president George Bush convicted of War Crimes

Published on May 13, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

It’s official; George W Bush is a war criminal. In what is the first ever conviction of its kind anywhere […]