Tag: uk

Starting home.

Published on June 23, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

I’m writing this having safely completed the first leg on my journey back to the UK. However, that does not […]

Malawi’s musical turn

Published on June 22, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

No mud, no rain, no queues – the Lake of Stars festival is a music extravaganza with a difference. Our […]

Could a leaked cable lead to hunger in Africa?

Published on June 7, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

A leaked cable that has sparked a row between Britain and Malawi could give rise to rural hunger in the […]

UK aid cuts hit health care

Published on June 7, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

BLANTYRE, 6 June 2011 (IRIN) – After several years of fragile gains, Malawi’s healthcare sector is running into trouble, with […]

‘We can still afford to help the world’s poorest’, says PM

Published on May 30, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

David Cameron took on his right-wing critics yesterday as he mounted a passionate defence of his determination to increase foreign […]

Britain, UK letter to Malawi President on aid

Published on May 20, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

Dear Mr President We recently agreed that Malawi should be one of 27 priority countries for future UK development support. […]

Malawi says to cut spending after UK aid freeze

Published on May 20, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi will introduce austerity measures this year to deal with a hole in its finances left by a British government […]

The new Norwegian Ambassador to Malawi

Published on May 11, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

The new Norwegian Ambassador to Malawi, Asbjorn Eidhammer Asjon Edama says Malawi is an important partner in Africa and that relationship with his […]

Malawi president says UKs expelled envoy insulted him

Published on May 9, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

The president of Malawi has explained his decision to expel the British High Commissioner for the first time. Fergus Cochrane-Dyet […]

Where UK bilateral aid goes – pie chart showing bilateral aid spending in Malawi (2009 to 2010)

Published on April 25, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

Facts about Malawi  Population: 13.1 million. Of these, 40% live below the national poverty line (IMF, 2009). Average life expectancy: 52.4 years […]