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DR Congo military court sentences 66 soldiers to death

A military court in North Kivu handed down death sentences to 66 soldiers tried over alleged desertion, mutiny and disobedience.

Malawi lawyer warns of a widening jobs gap for graduates

Lawyer Khumbo Soko says graduates, including health workers and lawyers, are struggling to find jobs in Malawi.

Bank of Uganda keeps policy rate at 12% as inflation outlook rises

Uganda’s central bank held its benchmark rate at 12% while raising its inflation forecasts and lowering its growth projection for 2026/27.

Russia and Ukraine hold US-backed talks as Trump says broad deal is possible

Reuters reports that Russia and Ukraine held US-backed talks as President Donald Trump said a broad agreement could be possible.

At Lilongwe Afrobarometer event, new results put accountability in focus

NEWSLANE covered the Round 11 findings dissemination at BICC in Lilongwe. Afrobarometer's latest Malawi survey highlights views on parliamentary oversight.

University of Twente Kipaji Scholarship 2027/2028 offers up to €12,000

Eligible students, including applicants from Malawi, may be considered for up to €12,000 in additional Kipaji funding after receiving a University of Twente Scholarship.

Kochi Tech SSP 2027: doctoral scholarship offers tuition waiver and stipend

Kochi University of Technology lists an April 9, 2027 second deadline for its English-language doctoral scholarship intake in Japan.

China’s trade surplus tops $1 trillion as AI demand lifts exports

China’s goods trade surplus passed $1 trillion in the first ten months of 2026 as October exports rose 35.2% year on year, led by demand for high-tech products and AI infrastructure.

Five nationals arrested in Kuala Lumpur over suspected cocaine trafficking

Four Malawians and a Tanzanian were reportedly arrested at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in a suspected cocaine trafficking investigation linked to an earlier case in Ethiopia.

MERA offers rewards for information on illegal fuel trade

MERA says verified tips that lead to fuel recovery or expose organised illegal trading may qualify for cash rewards of up to K1.5 million.

Tanzanian coal vessel awaits clearance to unload at Chipoka

MV Njombe, carrying about 1,100 tonnes of coal for a Balaka cement producer, remains at Chipoka as authorities address outstanding operational issues.

Sports Council urges support for seven Malawian women in continental vote

The Malawi National Council of Sports is encouraging the public to vote for seven Malawian nominees in the 50 Most Influential African Women in Sports initiative.