Malawi

According to ALLCITYCODES.COM, Malawi is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres of the world, and its area code is +265. It is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa, bordered by Zambia to the west, Tanzania to the north and east, and Mozambique to the south. It has an area of 118,484 square kilometers and a population of over 18 million people. The people of Malawi are diverse, with 12 major ethnic groups that speak more than 20 languages. The three largest ethnic groups are Chewa (37%), Nyanja (21%), and Lomwe (14%). English is also widely spoken as it is an official language along with Chichewa. Most Malawians practice Christianity but traditional beliefs still hold strong in many areas. Malawi’s economy relies heavily on agriculture and it is one of the poorest countries in Africa. The majority of its population lives below the poverty line, with nearly half living on less than $1.25 a day. In addition to poverty, Malawi faces issues such as deforestation, soil erosion, water pollution and HIV/AIDS which have caused an increase in poverty levels over time. Malawi’s government is a multi-party democracy led by President Lazarus Chakwera who was elected in 2020 after defeating long-time leader Peter Mutharika in a rerun presidential election. The country has been slowly transitioning from an authoritarian regime to a democratic society since 1994 when it held its first multiparty elections. Despite economic challenges, Malawians are resilient and determined to build a better future for themselves and their children through improved education systems and job opportunities for youth. Malawi is a multi-party democracy with a president as the head of state. The president is elected by popular vote, and serves a five-year term. The government is divided into three branches: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. The executive branch consists of the President, Vice-President, and Cabinet Ministers who are appointed by the President. The legislative branch is made up of 193 members in the National Assembly who are elected through universal adult suffrage. Finally, the judicial branch is comprised of the High Court, Magistrates’ Courts, and Local Courts that are responsible for administering justice in Malawi. The country also has an independent Anti-Corruption Bureau dedicated to fighting corruption and promoting good governance. LOVERISTS: Features public policy of Malawi.