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Tanzania Says Malawi Has Returned to Lake Border Dispute Talks

7 May 2013 - 08:06 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Malawi, LILONGWE — Tanzania on May 4 announced that its neighbor, Malawi, has returned to talks aimed at finding a solution to the border dispute over Lake Malawi, also known as Lake Nyasa.

Volcanic Sediment in Lake Malawi Overturns Super-Eruption Theory

1 May 2013 - 10:01 by Local Press Report

LONDON (eNews Park Service) — New research has overturned the theory that the Mount Toba super-eruption, which took place at the Indonesian island of Sumatra 75,000 years ago, could have plunged the Earth into a volcanic wint

Malawi Issues 172 Mining Licenses, Raising Environmental Concerns

29 Apr 2013 - 10:11 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Malawi, LILONGWE — The Malawi government has issued 172 mining licenses in the past four years as part of its effort to boost the country’s agriculture-dependent economy.

Botswana, South Africa Ex-Presidents Join Lake Malawi Mediation

11 Apr 2013 - 08:08 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — The former presidents of Botswana and South Africa -- Festus Mogae and Thabo Mbeki, respectively-- have joined the mediation group working to resolve the border dispute between Malawi and Tanzania

Malawi Denies Pulling Out of Lake Border Dispute Mediation

8 Apr 2013 - 08:23 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Malawi, LILONGWE — The Malawian government on April 6 denied that it was pulling out of the mediation effort in its territorial dispute with Tanzania.

Malawi President Threatens to Take Border Dispute to International Court of Justice

4 Apr 2013 - 08:08 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Malawi, LILONGWE — Malawian President Joyce Banda this week expressed doubt about the ongoing mediation process in her country’s border dispute with Tanzania over Lake Malawi, saying the issue could be brought to the

Malawian Researcher Finds Lake Malawi Is a Shared Resource

20 Mar 2013 - 08:42 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Malawi, LILONGWE — Despite Malawi’s territorial claims, Lake Malawi, also known as Lake Nyasa, is in fact a shared water resource with Tanzania, according to a Malawian researcher, who spoke on condition of anonymi

Malawi Officials Claim Conflicts of Interest in Lake Malawi Mediation Team

4 Mar 2013 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Malawi, LILONGWE — The Malawi government this week expressed concern over the fact that a Tanzanian national is serving as executive secretary of the mediation team working on the border dispute between Malawi and Ta

Malawi-Tanzania Mediation to Start at End of February

22 Feb 2013 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Malawi, LILONGWE — The mediation process for the territorial dispute over Lake Malawi will start at the end of this month, according to Malawi Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Patrick Kabambe.

Tanzania Submits Its Case to SADC in Border Dispute With Malawi

12 Feb 2013 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — The forum of former heads of state of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have started working on the dispute between Malawi and Tanzania, after Tanzania finally submitted documentati

Malawi Human Rights Body Asks AU, SADC to Act to Prevent War Between Malawi and Tanzania

8 Feb 2013 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Malawi, LILONGWE — The Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC), a mother body of over 100 Malawian human rights organizations has appealed to the African Union (AU) and the Southern African Development Community (

Malawi Submits Case on Border Dispute, Tanzania Misses Deadline

4 Feb 2013 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Malawi, LILONGWE — Malawi on January 31 submitted files related to its claims to Lake Malawi to the Southern African Development Community’s Forum for Former Heads of State.

AU Praises Malawi-Tanzania Efforts to Resolve Border Dispute

18 Jan 2013 - 20:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Malawi, LILONGWE — African Union (AU) Chair Thomas Yayi Boni has praised Malawi and Tanzania for their efforts to find a peaceful solution to their dispute over ownership of Lake Malawi, also know as Lake Nyasa.

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    • Malawi Fishermen Claim Tanzania Is Carrying Out Arrests on Disputed Lake

    14 Jan 2013 - 02:37 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

    Malawi, LILONGWE — Malawian fishermen who live along the shores of Lake Malawi – also known as Lake Nyasa and the subject of a border dispute with neighboring Tanzania – say Tanzanian forces have arrested some of the

    Peer Review Urges Peaceful Resolution to Malawi-Tanzania Dispute

    7 Jan 2013 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

    DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — As a panel of former African heads of state prepares to mediate the dispute between Tanzania and Malawi over ownership of Lake Malawi, also known as Lake Nyasa, a peer review mechanism the two coun

    Malawi Army Promises to Defend Border; SADC Mediators Pledge to Resolve Lake Malawi Dispute

    2 Jan 2013 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

    Malawi, LILONGWE — Malawi Defense Force (MDF) Commander General Henry Odillo last week assured Malawian citizens living in border areas, including the area around Lake Malawi, that his troops will continually patrol

    Malawi, Tanzania Agree That Border Mediation Should Conclude by March

    21 Dec 2012 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

    Malawi, LILONGWE — Malawi and Tanzania have agreed that the mediation process in their border dispute over Lake Malawi should be concluded by early next year.

    Malawi Awards New Lake Exploration License to South Africa's SacOil

    19 Dec 2012 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

    Malawi, LILONGWE — The Malawi government has awarded a new offshore petroleum license to South African firm SacOil Holdings Ltd.

    Lake Malawi at Risk of Drying Up, Says President Banda

    17 Dec 2012 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

    Malawi, LILONGWE — President Joyce Banda warned last week that Lake Malawi – the focus of Malawi’s border dispute with Tanzania – is at risk of drying up.

    Malawi, Tanzania Officials to Meet Mozambique’s Ex-President on Border Dispute Mediation

    13 Dec 2012 - 09:34 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

    Malawi, LILONGWE — High-ranking government officials from Malawi and Tanzania have agreed to travel to Mozambique next week, where they will ask former Mozambican President Joachim Chisano to mediate in the two cou

    Malawi Says Tanzania Failed to Honor Lake Dispute Mediation Promise

    7 Dec 2012 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

    Malawi, LILONGWE — Malawi’s Foreign Affairs Minister Ephraim Mganda Chiume on December 5 claimed that Tanzania is delaying the planned Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) mediation in the countries’ bor

    Banda Pledges Malawi Will Not Share Contested Lake; US Remaining Neutral

    29 Nov 2012 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

    Malawi, LILONGWE — Malawian President Joyce Banda reiterated this week that Malawi would not agree to share ownership of any part of Lake Malawi with any “other country,” referring to neighboring Tanzania.

    Malawi, Tanzania Fail To Resolve Lake Malawi Border Dispute, Africa Ex-Presidents to Mediate

    19 Nov 2012 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

    Malawi, LILONGWE — Talks between Malawi and Tanzania to resolve their border dispute over Lake Malawi ended in a deadlock last week.

    Malawi’s President Calls on Opposition Parties to Back Her in Talks With Tanzania

    15 Nov 2012 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

    Malawi, LILONGWE — As the Malawi government prepares to enter a new round of talks with Tanzania this week over ownership of Lake Malawi, the country's president Joyce Banda has asked the country’s opposition politic

    Malawi to Resume Talks With Tanzania on Lake Border Dispute

    9 Nov 2012 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

    Malawi, LILONGWE — Malawi has said it will resume negotiations with neighboring Tanzania next week to resolve their border dispute over Lake Malawi, also known as Lake Nyasa.

    Zambia, Angola Square Off Over Kuando River Oil Reserves

    6 Nov 2012 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

    lusaKa, Zambia — Tensions are escalating between Zambia and Angola over Kuando River, which acts as a boundary between the two southern African countries.

    Malawi Turns Down Tanzania’s Latest Offer of Negotiation

    5 Nov 2012 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

    Malawi, LILONGWE — Malawi has turned down Tanzania’s most recent request to revive stalled talks to resolve the ongoing border dispute over Lake Malawi, known in Tanzania as Lake Nyasa.

    Malawi Says It Will Not Give Up Any Part of Lake Malawi

    2 Nov 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

    Malawi, LILONGWE — Malawi will not relinquish any part of Lake Malawi to any other country, Principal Secretary at the Foreign Affairs Ministry Patrick Kabambe said on November 1.

    Powerful Malawian Group Accuses Government of Being “Soft” on Tanzania

    31 Oct 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

    Malawi, LILONGWE — The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) -- an umbrella organization of influential religious groups that played a role in Malawi’s political transition from a one-party to a multi-party political system

    UN Calls for Regional Mediation in Malawi-Tanzania Border Dispute

    29 Oct 2012 - 07:52 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

    Malawi, LILONGWE — The United Nations is advising Malawi and Tanzania to refer their dispute over Lake Malawi to African regional bodies before seeking other international arbitration.

    Malawi President Rejects Talks With Tanzania Over Disputed Lake

    25 Oct 2012 - 09:05 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

    Malawi, LILONGWE — Malawi’s President Joyce Banda said this week that her government would not hold further talks with Tanzania over ownership of Lake Malawi until Tanzania addresses its recent actions on the dispute

    Malawi Will Defend Its Border, Says Defense Minister

    23 Oct 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

    Malawi, LILONGWE — Malawi’s government will do everything in its power to defend its territory, Defense Minister Ken Kandodo said.

    Oil Drilling on Lake Malawi to Start in 2032

    22 Oct 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

    Malawi, LILONGWE — Despite recent moves to explore for oil in Lake Malawi, over which Malawi and Tanzania are currently locked in a territorial dispute, actual oil drilling will likely not start until 2032, according

    Malawi Refers Border Dispute to African Union

    19 Oct 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

    Malawi, LILONGWE — Malawian President Joyce Banda has asked the African Union (AU) to intervene in the country’s dispute with Tanzania over ownership of Lake Malawi.

    Malawi Consults Mozambique on Lake Malawi Oil Exploration

    17 Oct 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

    Malawi, LILONGWE — The Malawi government is consulting with Mozambique before it starts exploring for oil on the Mozambican side of Lake Malawi, in order to avoid a border dispute with its neighbor.

    Malawi Denies Expelling Tanzania Official, Courts Chevron for Oil Exploration in Disputed Lake

    15 Oct 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

    Malawi, LILONGWE — Malawian government authorities are denying reports that they expelled Tanzania’s High Commissioner to Malawi, Patrick Tsere, for remarks he made about the ongoing border dispute between the two co

    Malawi Tells Citizens Not to Fear War With Tanzania

    12 Oct 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

    Malawi, LILONGWE — A contingent of high-ranking Malawian officials is visiting areas around Lake Malawi to reassure residents that war with Tanzania is not imminent.

    Malawi Continues Lake Oil Exploration, Tanzania Denies Military Deployment

    8 Oct 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

    Malawi, LILONGWE — UK-based petroleum company Surestream plans to go ahead with its oil exploration on Lake Malawi despite the escalating tensions between Malawi and neighboring Tanzania over ownership of part of the

    Tanzania Tells Malawi to Take Border Dispute to International Court

    5 Oct 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

    Malawi, LILONGWE — Tanzania has given Malawi the go-ahead to take the two countries’ border dispute over Lake Malawi to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

    Tanzania-Malawi Tensions Flare Over Map, Harassment Allegations

    3 Oct 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

    Malawi, LILONGWE — Relations between Malawi and neighboring Tanzania, already strained due to a territorial dispute over Lake Malawi, have significantly deteriorated over the past week, Malawian President Joyce Banda