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Military force of Malawi
The Malawi Defence Force is the state military organisation responsible for defending Malawi. It originated from elements of the British King's African
Malawian_Defence_Force
Index of articles associated with the same name
Kenya Defence Forces Lesotho Defence Force Lithuanian National Defence Volunteer Forces Malawian Defence Force Maldives National Defence Force Mozambique
Defence_Forces
Military ranks of Malawi are the military insignia used by the Malawian Defence Force. Being a former British protectorate, Malawi shares a rank structure
Military_ranks_of_Malawi
Aviation accident in Malawi
On 10 June 2024, a Malawian Defence Force Dornier 228 carrying Vice-President of Malawi Saulos Chilima, former First Lady Patricia Shanil Muluzi, and seven
2024 Chikangawa Dornier 228 crash
2024_Chikangawa_Dornier_228_crash
Highest-ranking military officer in the Malawian Defence Force
The Commander of the Malawi Defence Force is the highest-ranking military officer in the Malawian Defence Force and is responsible for maintaining control
Commander of the Defence Force (Malawi)
Commander_of_the_Defence_Force_(Malawi)
Odillo was the Commander of the Malawian Defence Force. He was appointed as the commander General of Malawi defence force in July 2011 after the nationwide
Henry_Odillo
Malawian brigadier general
Brigadier general (professor) Dan Kuwali serves in the Malawian Defence Force as the Chief of Legal Services and Judge Advocate General. Dan Kuwali is
Dan_Kuwali
Malawian athlete and footballer
Olympics, carrying the flag for Malawi on both. She is employed by the Malawian Defence Force. In February 2020 she surprised herself and the other competitors
Asimenye_Simwaka
Malawian military commander officer
Paul Valentino Phiri is a Malawian military officer who was appointed as the Commander of the Malawian Defence Force (MDF) in July 2023 by President Lazarus
Paul_Valentino_Phiri
Head of state and government of Malawi
of the Government of Malawi and is the commander-in-chief of the Malawian Defence Force. The current president is Peter Mutharika, who has served since
President_of_Malawi
Malawian military officer
Chiziko (born on April 17, 1952) was the former Commander of the Malawian Defence Force (MDF). He was born in Dowa at Chiziko Village, Chakhaza Traditional
Marko_Chiziko
Air Force Madagascar Navy Malagasy Army Malagasy National Gendarmerie Malawian Defence Force Malawi Army Malawi Maritime Force Malawi Air Force Malaysian
List_of_militaries_by_country
List of naval forces operated by countries that do not have a coastline
Budapest. Malawi – The Malawian Defence Force maintains a small navy on Lake Malawi. Mali – maintains a small riverine patrol force as part of its army.
Navies of landlocked countries
Navies_of_landlocked_countries
Paramilitary group of the Malawi Congress Party
consolidate his power from 1964. But after the 1973 oil crisis, as the Malawian economy went into a tailspin the MYP cadre increasing transformed into
Malawi_Young_Pioneers
Malawian lawyer and army officer
Chanju Samantha Mwale is a Malawian lawyer and army officer. She was the first female lawyer in the Malawian Defence Force and in 2016 became the first
Chanju_Samantha_Mwale
Light helicopter, French, 1973–present
Force Iraq Iraqi Air Force Kuwait Kuwait Air Force Lebanon Lebanese Air Force Malawi Malawian Defence Force Two Gazelles (reg. MDFAW-H20 and MDFAW-H21)
Aérospatiale_Gazelle
Ongoing armed conflict in Mozambique
Delgado 3 December: Malawi's president announces that troops from the Malawian Defence Force will be sent to Mozambique to assist in anti-insurgent operations
Insurgency_in_Cabo_Delgado
District in Northern Region, Malawi
player for the Malawi national team Winnie Botha Malawian Journalist On 10 June 2024, a Malawian Defence Force Dornier 228 carrying Vice-President of Malawi
Mzimba_District
1977–1992 civil war in southeast Africa
bases, a practice which brought them into direct conflict with the Malawian Defence Force. In 1986, Malawi, under Mozambican pressure, expelled 12,000 RENAMO
Mozambican_Civil_War
M23 rebel offensive in the DR Congo
civilians became casualties amid the ensuing battle along with two Malawian Defence Force peacekeepers killed defending to town. Sake was taken by M23 on
M23_campaign_(2022–present)
journalist Gregory Gondwe goes into hiding after threats from the Malawian Defence Force following his report on military corruption. 5 March – The International
2024_in_Malawi
Malawian human rights activist
Sylvester Namiwa is a Malawian human rights activist and governance advocate. He is the executive director of the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development
Sylvester_Namiwa
Protected area in Malawi
the Mulanje cedar and the red colobus monkey. On 10 June 2024, a Malawian Defence Force Dornier 228 carrying Vice-President of Malawi Saulos Chilima, former
Chikangawa_Forest_Reserve
Award
Malawi's independence. The medal gives recognition to members of the Malawian Defence Force and the police, who served on 6 July 1964, as well as to those citizens
Malawi_Independence_Medal
Commander of the Malawi Defence Force
Alexander Jafu is a Malawian military officer who serves as the Commander of the Malawi Defence Force (MDF). He was appointed Chief of Defence in October 2025
George_Jafu
2026 Malawian investigation into the 2024 Chikangawa plane crash
experts, to carry out the new investigation. On 10 June 2024, a Malawian Defence Force Dornier 228 aircraft carrying Vice-president Saulos Chilima, former
2026 Parliamentary Investigation into the Chikangawa plane crash
2026_Parliamentary_Investigation_into_the_Chikangawa_plane_crash
Military rank
Army) Generolas (Lithuanian Land Force) Général (Luxembourg Army) Генерал General (Army of North Macedonia) General (Malawian Army) Jeneral (Malaysian Army)
General_officer
aircraft was destroyed on impact. 10 June A Dornier 228 of the Malawian Defence Force carrying the vice president of the country, Saulos Chilima, and
List of accidents and incidents involving military aircraft (2020–present)
List_of_accidents_and_incidents_involving_military_aircraft_(2020–present)
Stel (Photo when still named HMS Whelp underway on the Tyne, 1944) Boom defence vessels were used to maintain anti-submarine nets and anti-torpedo nets
List of decommissioned ships of the South African Navy
List_of_decommissioned_ships_of_the_South_African_Navy
South-West Indian Ocean cyclone in 2019
for affected districts on 8 March prompting mobilisation of the Malawian Defence Force. The government estimated $16.4 million was needed to ease the effects
Cyclone_Idai
Town in Mzimba District, Malawi
production, particularly coffee and cotton. On 10 June 2024, a Malawian Defence Force Dornier 228 carrying Vice-President of Malawi Saulos Chilima, former
Chikangawa
Military unit
loss for the rebel group. With the arrival of Malawian troops earlier that month to contribute to the Force Intervention Brigade, this operation also marked
United Nations Force Intervention Brigade
United_Nations_Force_Intervention_Brigade
Malawian female referee
Mzika (born 11 September 1981), also known as Bernadette Kwimbira, is a Malawian football referee. Kwimbira has been on the FIFA list of referees since
Bernadettar_Kwimbira
elections: Malawian general election, 2019 Malawian general election, 2014 Malawian general election, 2009 Malawi general election, 2004 Malawian general
Politics_of_Malawi
Malawian diplomat and politician
Davis Chester Katsonga (born 6 August 1955) is a Malawian politician. He gained the position of defence minister on 1 June 2006 during a cabinet reshuffle
Davis_Katsonga
Inspector General of Police in Malawi
Richard Chikoko Luhanga is a Malawian police officer and public servant who serves as the Inspector General of Police of the Malawi Police Service. He
Richard_Luhanga
Commissioned officer in many nations' armed forces
NEVIS DEFENCE FORCE ACT. Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis. 31 December 2009. pp. 110–111. "Rank structure". spdf.sc. Seychelles People's Defence Forces
Lieutenant
Football club
Kukoma Ntopwa, is a Malawian women's football club in Blantyre who plays in the Malawi Women's League, the top tier of Malawian women's football. They
Ntopwa_F.C._(women)
Association football club in Malawi
Club are a Malawian football (soccer) club based in Lilongwe and currently playing in the TNM Super League, the top division of Malawian football. Kamuzu
Kamuzu_Barracks_FC
improvement in the country's safety and security landscape over the years. Malawians' perceptions of crime and security, as reflected in Afrobarometer surveys
Crime_in_Malawi
Appeal, together with a High Court and a number of magistrates' courts. Malawian judiciary has frequently demonstrated its independence in recent years
Judiciary_of_Malawi
Malawian politician
same-sex marriage. Thotho defended the decision on the basis of customary Malawian morality. He compared the ban on same-sex marriage in Malawi to that on
Leckford_Mwanza_Thotho
Zimbabwean militant organisation based in Mozambique
border operations with Zimbabwean and Malawian security forces. The topic was discussed at a regional defence summit hosted by Malawi on July 10. Intelligence
Chimwenje
[better source needed] "February 27 — Day of the Special Operations Force : Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation". eng.mil.ru. Archived from the original
List of military clothing camouflage patterns
List_of_military_clothing_camouflage_patterns
Malawian public inquiry
mandate was to examine the circumstances of the crash involving Malawi Defence Force aircraft MAF-T03, determine causal and contributory factors, and recommend
Commission of Inquiry into the 2024 Chikangawa (Nthungwa) aircraft accident
Commission_of_Inquiry_into_the_2024_Chikangawa_(Nthungwa)_aircraft_accident
Activities intended to create conditions that favour lasting peace
sexual abuse, eight of which involved minors. Sixteen Tanzanian soldiers, a Malawian and a South African are implicated in the accusations. The UN reported
Peacekeeping
Malawian athlete (born 1988)
Lucia Chandamale (born June 18, 1988, in Lilongwe) is a Malawian athlete, who specialized in long-distance running. She represented Malawi at the 2008
Lucia_Chandamale
Vice President of Malawi (2014–2019, 2020–2024)
Saulos Klaus Chilima (12 February 1973 – 10 June 2024) was a Malawian economist and politician who served as Vice President of Malawi from 2014 to 2019
Saulos_Chilima
Malawian politician (1927–1977)
In this period, Muwalo exercised almost complete censorship over the Malawian media. The most important decisions of Banda's government were made orally
Albert_Muwalo
Attack on foreigners in Durban and Johannesburg
and attacked immigrants in general, forcing hundreds to relocate to police stations across the country. The Malawian authorities subsequently began repatriating
2015 South African xenophobic riots
2015_South_African_xenophobic_riots
Calendar year
World Athletics Championships are held in Tokyo, Japan. September 16 2025 Malawian general election: Peter Mutharika is elected president for a second non-consecutive
2025
South African light armoured car
terrain than many tanks. The Eland was developed for the South African Defence Force (SADF) in South Africa's first major arms programme since World War
Eland_armoured_car
Dispute mediation and prosecution system
jurisdiction over virtually all criminal trials involving Africans of Malawian descent, and any appeals were directed to a National Traditional Court
Traditional_courts_in_Malawi
Indian politician and economist (1898–1998)
Nanda died on 15 January 1998. Possibly from 25 November 1997, when former Malawian President Hastings Banda died, until his own death, Nanda was the oldest
Gulzarilal_Nanda
M23 campaign in the DR Congo
planned for the following day. UN sources have reported that the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has de facto operational control over M23. Early in the morning
2025_Goma_offensive
Botha. Chief Justice: Pieter Jacobus Rabie. January 1 – South African Defence Force servicemen are attacked in Alexandra, Johannesburg and at least one
1987_in_South_Africa
Ugandan politician and retired general (born 1959)
discuss a peaceful transition of power. On 7 June 2020, following the 2020 Malawian presidential election, Tumukunde called for all opposition parties in Uganda
Henry_Tumukunde
Namibia Commercial Aviation MED RESCUE Namibia NDF Namibian Defence Force NAMIBIAN AIR FORCE Namibia CNJ Nanjing Airlines NINGHANG China DV ACK Nantucket
List_of_airline_codes
French venture capitalist and property developer. Madalitso Kazombo, 46, Malawian politician, first deputy speaker of the National Assembly (2019–2025),
Deaths_in_January_2026
Pavle Bulatović (51), socialist Yugoslav politician and former Minister of Defence, was shot to death at a restaurant in Belgrade on 7 February 2000. His
List of unsolved murders (2000–present)
List_of_unsolved_murders_(2000–present)
Malawian political crisis between Prime Minister & cabinet
the former ministers died in exile or, in the case of Orton Chirwa in a Malawian jail, but some survived to return to Malawi after Banda was deposed and
1964_Malawi_cabinet_crisis
Secondary school in Budo, Wakiso District, Uganda
subsequently set up camp at the facility. Soon after, the Tanzania People's Defence Force (TPDF) and Ugandan rebels attacked and overran the camp as part of Operation
King's_College,_Budo
Malawi government agency
United States due to his involvement in corruption. Martha Chizuma, a Malawian lawyer, was appointed as Director General on 29 April 2021 after serving
Anti-Corruption Bureau (Malawi)
Anti-Corruption_Bureau_(Malawi)
President of Kenya from 1964 to 1978
the abolition of this traditional practice, but the KCA rallied to its defence, claiming that its abolition would damage the structure of Kikuyu society
Jomo_Kenyatta
New Guinea Defence Force mutiny 2012 Malian coup d'état led by Captain Amadou Sanogo against President Amadou Toumani Touré. 2012 Malawian constitutional
List of coups and coup attempts
List_of_coups_and_coup_attempts
Abuse of members of the same household
Review. 4 (3): 249–267. doi:10.1177/088740349000400304. S2CID 145654768. "Malawians take steps to end sexual initiation of girls". Toronto Star. Star Media
Domestic_violence
President of Mozambique from 1975 to 1986
with Renamo operating with impunity out of Malawi. Machel loathed the Malawian "life President" Hastings Kamuzu Banda, who was the only leader of an independent
Samora_Machel
Duma (1993–2011, since 2016) and senator (2011–2014). Hope Chisanu, 40, Malawian actor and radio personality. José Domínguez Abascal, 70, Spanish politician
Deaths_in_June_2024
Mozambican political party
"Renamo, Malawi and the struggle to succeed Banda: Assessing theories of Malawian intervention in the Mozambican Civil War" (PDF). arts.monash.edu.au. 11
RENAMO
Rebel group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
and Kigali persist. The SADC deployed the SAMIDRC, made up of Tanzanian, Malawian, and South African contingents. Although the FARDC and allied forces managed
March_23_Movement
Aspect of Madonna's career
infant David Banda (who Madonna met in a Malawian orphanage) in 2006. Various people accused her of violating Malawian laws regarding adoptions, which normally
Philanthropy and activism of Madonna
Philanthropy_and_activism_of_Madonna
Calendar year
and screenwriter Lazarus Chakwera, Malawian politician and theologian, President of Malawi and minister of defence April 6 – Michael Rooker, American
1955
to Blantyre in Malawi. After all the crew and passengers escaped, the Malawian security forces started shooting at the aircraft with the 2 hijackers still
List_of_aircraft_hijackings
Sanction evasion in the maritime domain
of individuals who posed as public officers and certified the ships as Malawian-registered. As requested, the information was circulated through Circular
Shadow_fleet
British fascist and white supremacist political party
members only resorted to violence in self-defence, although in the 1970s Fielding observed the group using force "aggressively". Fielding believed the most
National_Front_(UK)
South African system of racial segregation
the number of special forces units swelled, and the South African Defence Force (SADF) had amassed enough sophisticated conventional weaponry to pose
Apartheid
cancer. Dumeni Solomon Hawala, 89, Namibian military officer, chief of defence force (2000–2006). Heinz Jaeger, 101, German philatelist. Fadhel Jaziri, 77
Deaths_in_August_2025
"Libya's Amazigh demand greater political representation". 24 August 2025. "Malawians Give Mixed Reactions On Secession". All Africa. "North Malawi independence:
List of active separatist movements in Africa
List_of_active_separatist_movements_in_Africa
Catholic prelate, bishop of Hvar-Brač-Vis (1989–2018). John Tembo, 91, Malawian economist and politician, minister of finance (1964–1969) and governor
Deaths_in_September_2023
National Mourning, Security Boost After Attacks". UrduPoint.com. "Two Malawian ministers die of Covid-19 on same day". Africanews.com. 12 January 2021
List of national days of mourning (2020–present)
List_of_national_days_of_mourning_(2020–present)
Scandals with the suffix -gate
Investigations Into Conduct Before The Committee Of Privileges". Singapore Police Force. Retrieved June 19, 2024. "Recap: Pritam Singh plans to appeal after being
List of -gate scandals and controversies
List_of_-gate_scandals_and_controversies
national team). Changuito, 76, Cuban percussionist. Joyce Chitsulo, 47, Malawian politician. Jaraan Cornell, 48, American basketball player (Purdue Boilermakers
Deaths_in_June_2025
Air Force lieutenant general. František Janouch, 92, Czech nuclear physicist and dissident. Eric Krönmark, 92, Swedish politician, minister of defence (1976–1978
Deaths_in_January_2024
Intergovernmental organisation for African countries
Former Malawian Foreign Affairs Minister Etta Banda said, however, that there were no formal negotiations taking place concerning Malawian membership
East_African_Community
attack. Eddie Sinnott, 69, American swimmer and coach. Charles Swini, 38, Malawian footballer (ESCOM United, Civo United, national team), kidney problems
Deaths_in_February_2024
Type of extramarital sex
Retrieved 12 May 2011. Mkandawire, Elizabeth (2012). Socialisation of Malawian women and the negotiation of safe sex (Master's thesis). University of
Adultery
long-distance runner (1964, 1968, 1972). Sidik Mia, 55, Malawian politician, MP (2004–2014), minister of defence (2009–2010) and transport and public works (since
Deaths_in_January_2021
police say". Al Jazeera. 30 April 2025. Retrieved 30 April 2025. "Mali Defence Minister Sadio Camara killed as country hit by rebel attacks". BBC News
List of assassinations in Africa
List_of_assassinations_in_Africa
Ethnic group in southern Africa
were considered Rhodesian citizens, a smaller number being Zambians, Malawians, and South Africans. During World War II, Coloureds served with distinction
Goffal
1st President of Zambia, 1964-1991
Chiluba later attempted to deport Kaunda on the grounds that he was a Malawian. The MMD-dominated government under the leadership of Chiluba had the constitution
Kenneth_Kaunda
David Musuguri, 104, Tanzanian military officer, chief of the People's Defence Force (1980–1988). Steven Rudich, 63, American computational theorist. Phil
Deaths_in_October_2024
by the Jamaica Defence Force. 9 September 1976 Asli Hassan Abade soloes her first flight as the only female pilot in the Somali Air Force. September 2:
Timeline_of_women_in_aviation
Month of 1974
Ugandan military officer, former commander of the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) and son of President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Janet Kataaha
April_1974
Angola and RENAMO in Mozambique South African Defence Force (SADF; now the South African National Defence Force; SANDF) hit-squad raids into front-line states
Foreign relations of South Africa during apartheid
Foreign_relations_of_South_Africa_during_apartheid
Public university in Kampala, Uganda
former member of the East African Legislative Assembly Kanyama Chiume, Malawian who worked for the independence of Nyasaland (now Malawi) Moses Ebuk, physician
Makerere_University
Afro-Portuguese slave soldiers
master. If the prazo owner was strong, the chikunda acted as a defence and police force, keeping order and collecting tribute, but under a weak owner or
Chikunda
One hundred years, from 2001 to 2100
Syrian civil war 2011 Georgian protests 2011 Northern Ireland riots 2011 Malawian protests 2011 United Kingdom anti-austerity protests Anti-austerity movement
21st_century
psychologist, couples therapist and author, cancer. Geoffrey Kapusa, 52, Malawian television and radio broadcaster. Elena Karpushenko, 62, Russian rhythmic
Deaths_in_April_2024
Bay Metropolitan Authority (2016–2017), lung cancer. Goodall Gondwe, 86, Malawian economist, minister of finance (2004–2009, 2014–2019). Johnny Hardwick
Deaths_in_August_2023
Australian rugby league football club
captain Quentin Bryce, 25th Governor General of Australia Cate Campbell, Malawian-born Australian swimmer and Olympic gold medallist Jim Chalmers, 41st Treasurer
Brisbane_Broncos
MALAWIAN DEFENCE-FORCE
MALAWIAN DEFENCE-FORCE
Boy/Male
Irish
From an Irish name meaning “â€one who aids or assists.â€â€ It is usually translated as Terence and Terry, two names that have become strongly associated with Ireland. Turlough O’Carolan was a 17th century blind harpist and composer who wrote one of the most haunting pieces of Irish music, “â€O’Carolan’s Concerto.â€â€
Boy/Male
Arabic, Australian, Muslim
Striving; Fight; Defence
Boy/Male
American, Australian, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Swedish, Teutonic
Army Protector; Army Defender; Army Warrior; Defending Warrior; Wanderer; Defense Army
Surname or Lastname
English
English : ethnic name for someone from Denmark, from Middle English den(s)ch ‘Danish’ (Old English denisc). There were many Danes in England in the Middle Ages, not only the long-established settlers in the Danelaw region, but also more recent immigrants.
Boy/Male
American, British, English
Blend of Darell and Clarence
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Fight defence
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Part of God; Presence of God; Part of Lord Krishna.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, German, Irish, Latin
Smooth; Old Form of the Roman Clan Name Terrance; Tender; Gracious; Good; Polished; Instigator; Rub; Turn; Twist
Girl/Female
American, British, English
From Devonshire
Girl/Female
Hindu
Princess of malawa
Girl/Female
Spanish
Religious holiday.
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu
Princess of Malawa; Most Beautiful
Boy/Male
Australian, German
Fighting Defender; Defense Army
Male
English
 Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Toirdhealbhach, TERENCE means "instigator." English form of Latin Terentius, possibly meaning "rub, turn, twist."Â
Girl/Female
Arabic
Defence
Boy/Male
Latin American English Irish Norse
Smooth.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Indian, Jamaican, Swedish, Swiss
Defender of Mankind; Helper; Man's Defender; To Help; To Defend
Girl/Female
Tamil
Malavika | மாலவிகா
Princess of malawa
Malavika | மாலவிகா
Girl/Female
German, Polish
Smooth-brow
Female
Polish
Polish form of Scottish Malvina, MALWINA means "smooth-brow."
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n.
Alt. of Defence
n. & v. t.
See Defense.
v. t.
To repel danger or harm from; to protect; to secure against; attack; to maintain against force or argument; to uphold; to guard; as, to defend a town; to defend a cause; to defend character; to defend the absent; -- sometimes followed by from or against; as, to defend one's self from, or against, one's enemies.
v. t.
To strip of a fence; to remove a fence from.
v. t.
To furnish with defenses; to fortify.
n.
The act of defending, or the state of being defended; protection, as from violence or danger.
n.
That which defends or protects; anything employed to oppose attack, ward off violence or danger, or maintain security; a guard; a protection.
n.
Anything which protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.
imp. & p. p.
of Defend
a.
Capable of being defended, or of making or affording defense.
n.
One who defends; a defender.
v. i.
To make a defense; to guard one's self of anything, as against an attack; to give protection or security, as by a fence.
n.
One who, or that which, defends or protects; defense; protection.
n.
Act or skill in making defense; defensive plan or policy; practice in self defense, as in fencing, boxing, etc.
n.
Decency.
n.
Failing; fault; imperfection, whether physical or moral; blemish; as, a defect in the ear or eye; a defect in timber or iron; a defect of memory or judgment.
n.
One who is defended.
n.
Defender.
n.
See Self-defense.
v. t.
To destroy or mar the face or external appearance of; to disfigure; to injure, spoil, or mar, by effacing or obliterating important features or portions of; as, to deface a monument; to deface an edifice; to deface writing; to deface a note, deed, or bond; to deface a record.