Malawi leader visits South Africa over returns

Malawi's President traveled to South Africa following a wave of citizens returning home, focusing on migration pressures and the welfare of Malawians abroad amid strained bilateral relations, as reported by iHarare. The visit aims to address the plight of Malawians who have been deported or voluntarily returned due to xenophobic attacks and economic hardship. This diplomatic move highlights the growing regional crisis of cross-border migration and the failure of economic integration. Southern African countries struggle to manage labour mobility. The Malawian leader is expected to negotiate better treatment for his citizens and explore legal migration pathways. However, the visit also underscores the lack of regional cooperation on migration, with each country acting unilaterally to address the fallout.