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Malawi

Malawi · MWI · Africa

Risk Score

Guarded→ Stable

Risk Factors

No recent events in pipeline

Overview

Malawi is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa, one of the world's least developed nations, heavily reliant on agriculture, particularly tobacco. It faces significant challenges with poverty, food insecurity, and climate change impacts.

Leadership

Lazarus Chakwera

President

GOVERNMENT: Unitary presidential republic

Saulos Chilima

Nancy Tembo

Simplex Chithyola Banda

Economy

GDP

$11.0B

GDP per Capita

$475

GDP Growth

+4.0%

Inflation

17.5%

Unemployment

6.5%

AgricultureAgro-processingMining

Trade

Key Exports

TobaccoTeaSugarCoffeeCotton

Key Imports

FoodPetroleum ProductsConsumer GoodsTransport Equipment

Top Partners

South AfricaBelgiumUnited StatesZimbabweMozambique

Headlines (8)

arise12h ago

Nigeria Demands Justice After Three Citizens Die in South Africa Within Four Days

maraviexpress12h ago

Political Science Association of Malawi confers MEC with Outstanding Institution Award

mwnation12h ago

Malawi envoy in Kuwait challenges his recall

nyasatimes12h ago

Malawi groups to hold national dialogue on Mutharika’s first year

mwnation12h ago

40% MDAs in ATI compliance—Namalomba

thecitizen_co_tz12h ago

Bloomberg, R&A program drives Tanzania’s young golf talent

nynewsly12h ago

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