Malawi: Lumbadzi Anti-Political Violence Committee Formed to Prevent Electoral Violence in Lilongwe

Malawi: Lumbadzi Anti-Political Violence Committee Formed to Prevent Electoral Violence in Lilongwe

In their pursuit for a non-violence September 16, 2025, General Elections, stakeholders in Lilongwe City Lumbadzi Constituency have agreed to form an 'Anti-Political Violence Committee' to prevent and mitigate political violence.

For how long will police probe political violence?

The police are charged with keeping citizens safe from violent assault. Yet for many Malawians wanting to exercise their right to peaceful protests, this protection only exists theoretically. Lately, protesters are increasingly being failed by police officers who do not seem to take violence against peaceful Malawians seriously. The police inaction has taken many forms, from standing by during attacks to failing to properly investigate and prose…

Police, Nice, political parties denounce violence in Lumbadzi - Malawi Freedom Network

By Kondwani Kandiado Various electoral stakeholders in Lumbadzi constituency have pledged to ensure that there is peace and unity ahead of September 16 General Elections. They made the pledge on Wednesday at School of Aviation during anti- political violence meeting that Lumbadzi police station in collaboration with National Initiative for Civic Education (Nice) Trust organised for representatives from all political parties, traditional leaders,…

Police, NICE, political parties denounce violence in Lumbadzi Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

Various electoral stakeholders in Lumbadzi constituency have pledged to ensure that there is peace and unity ahead of the September 16 General Elections. They pledged on Wednesday at the School of Aviation during an anti-political violence meeting that Lumbadzi police station, in collaboration with the National Initiative for Civic Education (Nice) Trust, organised for representatives […] The post Police, NICE, political parties denounce violenc…

Implement anti-vigilantism law to curb election violence – Ibn Chambas to Govt

African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns and Former Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the UN Office for West Africa and Sahel, His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas, has urged the government to undertake a critical assessment of post-election violence. According to Dr. Ibn Chambas, it is critical to ensure the effective and […] The post Implement anti-vigilantism law to curb election violence – Ibn Chambas to G…

Ndorwa West Constituency Identified as Potential Electoral Violence Hotspot in Kabale

Security authorities have raised a red flag over escalating political tensions in Ndorwa West Constituency, Kabale District, identifying it as a potential hotspot for electoral violence during the ongoing campaign period. The concern was raised during a high-level joint security and coordination meeting held Tuesday at the Kabale District Boardroom, chaired by Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Christopher Aine. The meeting brought tog…