Former president Bakili Muluzi has initiated efforts to deliver collectively nationwide and regional leaders to mediate the long-standing Lake Malawi border dispute between Malawi and Tanzania.

Speaking to journalists in Blantyre yesterday, Muluzi revealed that he has reached out to fellow former president Joyce Banda and plans to interact the federal government and different key stakeholders to make sure the difficulty is resolved amicably. He emphasised the significance of unity and dialogue in addressing the row, which has escalated following Tanzania’s current actions, together with the development of Mbamba Bay Port in contested waters and using a college map that claims a part of Lake Malawi.

“I have spoken to President Banda, and we both agree that this matter requires urgent attention. Once she returns to the country, we will meet to discuss our approach and seek clarity from the government on what is being done to address this pressing issue,” stated Muluzi.

The former president’s feedback come amid rising public frustration over the federal government’s perceived silence on the matter. Governance skilled George Chaima described the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ lack of communication as “completely shocking,” urging authorities to replace Malawians on developments behind the scenes. Chaima stated Malawians need to know what’s being achieved as the difficulty is crucial, and transparency is vital.

While Minister of Foreign Affairs Nancy Tembo and the ministry’s spokesperson Charles Nkhalamba have remained unavailable for remark, authorities spokesperson Moses Kunkuyu dismissed current allegations of inaction as “cheap propaganda.” He assured that the federal government would subject a complete assertion on the acceptable time.

Muluzi expressed optimism about leveraging regional and worldwide platforms to mediate the dispute. He hinted at involving the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the African Union (AU) to foster dialogue between the 2 nations. He harassed the responsibility of leaders to make sure peace and stability, shield sovereignty, and keep good relations with neighbors.

The border dispute dates again to colonial treaties, with Malawi counting on the 1890 Anglo-German Treaty that locations the lake inside its borders, whereas Tanzania invokes the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, which suggests a median boundary.

Retired Brigadier General Marcel Chirwa and safety analyst Colin Robinson lately famous that Malawi’s give attention to home points has left the border dispute in limbo, urging the federal government to prioritize the matter to keep away from additional escalation. Meanwhile, marine engineer Austin Msowoya beneficial coaching native specialists in maritime regulation to strengthen Malawi’s place in any negotiations or authorized proceedings.

Muluzi’s initiative to rally former leaders and stakeholders is seen as a vital step towards resolving the dispute. With Joyce Banda’s anticipated involvement and Muluzi’s name for presidency transparency, Malawians are eager for a unified strategy that protects the nation’s pursuits and fosters regional cooperation. Muluzi concluded by stressing that Malawians deserve peace and readability on this matter, and by working collectively, an answer that advantages each nations may be discovered.

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