Malawi

Malawi, a country in southeastern Africa, is currently facing multiple challenges impacting its economy and population. Recent protests erupted across its major cities (Blantyre, Lilongwe, Zomba) due to the introduction of a new tax regime that business owners fear will cripple their livelihoods. These demonstrations led to a delay in the tax implementation. Simultaneously, the UK's decision to cut climate finance to poor countries, including Malawi, by over a fifth, threatens to exacerbate the country's vulnerability to climate-related crises. Furthermore, cuts in USAID funding are disrupting maternal health services, particularly in remote areas, potentially leading to a rise in maternal deaths. These events highlight the interconnected challenges Malawi faces, ranging from economic policy and international aid to public health and climate change vulnerability.