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Commemorating the Day of the African Child

On the 16th of June every year, Malawi joins Africa in commemorating the Day of the African Child. Key to this day is the reminder that the best interest of…

Staff Writer16 June 2022

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Malawi: Challenging the constitutionality of police sweeping exercises

Background One of the enduring legacies of colonialism in Africa is the police practice of arbitrary mass arrests. These so-called ‘sweeping’ exercises are typically conducted by police over weekends and…

Staff Writer10 January 2019

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Commemorating the Day of the African Child

Malawi: Challenging the constitutionality of police sweeping exercises

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