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Country Profile · Southern Africa
Malawi
Politically stable; principal risks are weather-driven (flooding, cholera) and cost-of-living-related unrest.
- Capital
- Lilongwe
- Region
- Southern Africa
- Population
- 20.9M
Overall Risk Score
1.0
/ 5
Low
Threat breakdown
Category ratings
Terrorism
Low
Political instability
Moderate
Conflict zones
Low
Maritime security
Low
Cyber threats
Moderate
Travel risk
Low
Travel advice
Exercise normal precautions
Standard duty of care applies. Business travel is generally straightforward. Maintain routine security awareness in urban centres.
Latest incidents
Recent activity
Moderate· Health alert
20h ago
Cholera cases rising in flood-affected areas
Blantyre district
Weekly caseload up 22% following flooding. Field teams reinforcing WASH protocols. Duty of care briefings recommended for deployed staff.
Security recommendations
Operating guidance
- Vet drivers, accommodation and local partners through in-country due diligence; refresh annually.
- Maintain a written crisis management plan aligned to INGO ADVISORY response playbooks; rehearse twice a year.
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