Malawi Group Plans Nationwide Fuel Protests
Malawi’s Concerned Citizens movement plans nationwide protests on 17 November over fuel, currency and power shortages, and the government blames past rule. The post Malawi Group Plans Nationwide Fuel Protests appeared first on The Rio Times .
The Concerned Citizens of Malawi People Power Movement has announced nationwide demonstrations on Tuesday 17 November 2026 to protest fuel shortages, scarce foreign currency, and power cuts. The group claims these issues disrupt economic activity and raise living costs. A separate group in Mulanje district says it will also hold peaceful demonstrations on the same day.
Government minister Shadric Namalomba claims these are inherited structural problems from the previous government and that stabilizing the economy could take up to two years. Protest organizers demand three ministers resign, though this demand is unverified. The Human Rights Defenders Coalition plans to protest in several cities, including Lilongwe, and has requested the resignation of Energy Minister Jean Mathanga. Protesters urge practical solutions, not endless assurances.
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