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Malawi24Nov 9, 2026

CSOs challenge Ngora over deregistration

Civil society organisations have challenged the decision to deregister 36 organisations, accusing the National NGO Regulatory Authority (Ngora) of violating procedures and questioning its legal authority to take the action.

Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP)HRDC

Malawi24Nov 8, 2026

NGORA warns HRDC against misleading public

The NGO Regulatory Authority (NGORA) has warned the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) against misrepresenting facts surrounding their ongoing dispute, insisting that the two organisations are not scheduled to hold negotiations on November 12. NGORA Public Relations Officer Laston Chinkuzu said the authority had received High Court summons in relation to judicial review proceedings instituted...

HRDCMichael Kaiyatsa

Malawi24Nov 7, 2026

HRDC, NGORA set for talk

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) and the NGO Regulatory Authority (NGORA) are expected to hold an inter partes meeting on November 12 before the matter proceeds to Court. HRDC Executive Director Michael Kaiyatsa said the coalition’s lawyers are ready for the engagement, adding that the organisation is doing everything possible to resolve the matter....

CourtHRDC

Malawi24Nov 5, 2026

HRDC’s deregistration: A victory for Aaron or a crisis for civil society?

The reported deregistration of the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) by the NGO Regulatory Authority (NGORA) has reopened questions about the organisation’s leadership, governance and accountability, with its Ad Hoc Committee claiming that the development vindicates concerns it has repeatedly raised. Ad Hoc Committee National Coordinator Sammy Aaron says the decision reinforces the committee’s longstanding...

HRDCNGORA

Malawi24Nov 3, 2026

HRDC deregistered as NGO

Just days after announcing plans to hold nationwide demonstrations, the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has been deregistered as a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) by the government. The coalition has received an official deregistration letter from the Non-Governmental Organizations Regulatory Authority (NGORA), formally ending its status as a registered NGO. However, HRDC Chairperson Michael Kaiyatsa says...

HRDCNGORA

Malawi24Nov 3, 2026

HRDC plans demos over fuel shortages, blackouts

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has announced plans to hold peaceful demonstrations to demand the resignation of the Minister of Energy over persistent fuel shortages and electricity blackouts. HRDC believes the Minister has failed to show the leadership, competence and urgency needed to address the crisis. In a statement seen by this publication, HRDC...

BlackoutsDemostrations

Malawi24Oct 26, 2026

HRDC presses govt over Mutharika’s absence

Malawians are still waiting for answers about President Peter Mutharika’s prolonged stay in South Africa, with the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) demanding a direct explanation from government. The coalition says the President’s extended absence raises questions about his availability to perform constitutional duties and how government is being run in his absence. HRDC made...

DPPHRDC

Malawi24Oct 25, 2026

HRDC questions police inaction in journalists’ assault

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has called for an investigation into allegations that police officers witnessed the assault and intimidation of two journalists in Blantyre on Sunday without intervening. In a statement signed by its vice chairperson, Madalitso Banda, the coalition said journalists Francis Chamasowa and Francis Nkawihe were allegedly manhandled and forced to...

CrimeHRDC

Malawi24Oct 21, 2026

HRDC trio face Thursday showdown

Three former human rights leaders are waiting for a court decision that could determine whether an arrest warrant hanging over them will be cancelled or remain in force. Gift Trapence, Macdonald Sembereka and Timothy Mtambo will learn their fate on Thursday, October 22, 2026, when the Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate’s Court rules on their bid...

Gift TrapenceHRDC

Malawi24Oct 16, 2026

Court shields HRDC trio

Three former HRDC leaders have been given a temporary lifeline, putting their looming arrest on hold as they race to convince the court to quash the warrants against them.The Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate’s Court has suspended the enforcement of arrest warrants against former Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) leaders Timothy Mtambo, Gift Trapence and Macdonald...

HRDCHRDC Demonstrations

Malawi24Oct 13, 2026

HRDC questions fresh arrest reports

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has warned that reporvted plans to arrest three prominent human rights defenders over 2020 electoral justice demonstrations could threaten Malawi’s democratic space.The coalition has called on police to clarify reports that former HRDC chairperson Timothy Mtambo, Gift Trapence and Macdonald Sembeleka are being sought in connection with the demonstrations.In...

CrimeGift Trapence

Malawi24Oct 5, 2026

HRDC trashes Mutharika

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has trashed President Peter Mutharika's first year of office

HRDCJane Ansah

Malawi24Sep 15, 2026

HRDC Ad Hoc committee opens doors to former diplomats

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) Ad Hoc Committee says former members who were appointed to diplomatic positions are welcome to return to the organisation, as it pushes ahead with its legal challenge against the coalition's leadership.Speaking during an engagement meeting with HRDC Central Region members on civic space and good governance, HRDC Southern Region...

Henderson MhangoHRDC

Malawi24Sep 14, 2026

HRDC Central members back court battle

The fight over who should lead the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) is heading back to court, with members in the Central Region backing a fresh legal push to settle the long-running dispute.The members expressed their support during an engagement meeting on civic space and good governance held by the Ad Hoc Committee on Monday.Speaking...

Henderson MhangoHRDC

Malawi24Sep 10, 2026

HRDC rift weakens civil society voice — Ad hoc leadership

The leadership dispute within the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) is weakening civil society’s ability to hold government to account, with the ad hoc leadership admitting that the organisation’s internal divisions have compromised its watchdog role.HRDC Ad hoc vice chairperson Sammy Aaron said the divisions were damaging the credibility of an organization expected to serve...

corruptionHenderson Mhango

Malawi24Aug 31, 2026

HRDC, HRCC, CAMA among non-compliant NGOs

HRDC, HRCC and CAMA are among 330 NGOs facing scrutiny over compliance with regulatory requirements.The organizations have been listed by the NGO Regulatory Authority (NGORA) as non-compliant with mandatory reporting requirements.According to a public notice issued by NGORA, the authority expects registered NGOs to submit mandatory reports in line with the NGO Reporting Regulations.NGORA says...

CAMAHRCC

Malawi24Aug 7, 2026

HRDC split widens over Mutharika’s private trip

Sammy Aaron says the HRDC leadership has o moral ground to demand accountability about president Peter Mutharika 's South Africa trip

AccountabilityHRDC

Malawi24Jul 29, 2026

HRDC Ad Hoc Committee accuses Kaiyatsa of misleading public

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) Ad Hoc Committee has accused the organisation's national chairperson, Michael Kaiyatsa, of misleading the public over the status of an ongoing court case, deepening divisions within the rights body.The committee says the dispute over HRDC's leadership has not been concluded and remains under a court-directed mediation process.Speaking during a...

Henderson MhangoHRDC

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