The Malawi High Commission in Pretoria and the Consulate General in Johannesburg issued a safety advisory on May 5 urging Malawian nationals in South Africa to exercise caution. The officially released alert follows reports of renewed xenophobic protests and violence in parts of the host country. Diplomatic officials advised citizens to carry valid passports or permits at all times, avoid crowded places, and restrict their movements in high-risk areas.
In multilateral affairs, Malawi is scheduled to present its third Voluntary National Review at the 2026 session of the United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. The International Institute for Sustainable Development reports that the UN Secretariat has compiled the main messages from participating countries. The review will outline the country's ongoing efforts and structural challenges in meeting global development targets.
On the regional diplomatic front, the Southern African Development Community announced that Executive Secretary Elias M. Magosi will lead a delegation to the Africa-France Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. According to a May 7 statement from the SADC secretariat, the gathering begins on May 11 and will focus on economic partnerships, trade, and innovation between France and African nations.
Meanwhile, the local pursuit of foreign opportunities has prompted a unique religious gathering. Nyasa Times reports that Prophet Amos Kambale of the Life International Church has organised an "International Connections Sunday" for May 10. Attendees have been instructed to bring passports, visas, and foreign documents to the service to receive specific prayers for overseas jobs, international scholarships, and travel breakthroughs.