Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has suspended all foreign trips by government officials, including himself.
The move, announced in a nationally televised address on Wednesday night, was part of what he called tough measures to heal the Southern African nation’s economy. He also directed all ministers who are currently outside the country to return home and said the suspension will be in place until March next year.
“Any travel deemed absolutely necessary by anyone during that period must be submitted to my office for my personal authorisation,” Chakwera said.
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