Benson Linje

Communications Manager @UKinMalawi | Former President | ex-journalist @NationOnlinemw | ex-militaire | Rotarian

[UK in Malawi @UKinMalawi]

Congratulations to #Malawi for leading the inaugural UN #HumanRights Council resolution on Neglected Tropical Diseases. 🇲🇼 NTDs affect 1 bn+ people — particularly the poorest & most marginalised. The 🇬🇧 is proud to stand with 🇲🇼 in co-sponsoring this landmark resolution. 🇬🇧 #NTDs

[UK in Malawi @UKinMalawi]

High Commissioner Leigh Stubblefield met with Vice President Dr Jane Ansah to discuss our enduring 🇬🇧🇲🇼 partnership.

The UK remains committed to supporting Malawi's economic growth through continued investment in hydropower, mining and agribusiness.

[UK in Malawi @UKinMalawi]

With over 4,400 households affected across Chikwawa & Nsanje during this lean season, #UKAid is enabling partners to act fast

Together with @WFP & @SelfHelpAfrica, we're providing essential food support and cash transfers—helping communities recover and protect their livelihoods

[UK in Malawi @UKinMalawi]

Today on #InternationalDayOfDemocracy, the UK is proud to support Malawi’s democratic process as a long-term friend and partner.

Tomorrow belongs to the people of #Malawi - go out and vote! Together, we celebrate the power of democracy. 🗳️

#MalawiDecides #Democracy

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[UK at the African Union @UK_AfricanUnion]

Africa receives less than 3% of global climate finance. This must change.
The UK is working with international partners to unlock the climate finance that African countries need.
#ACS2 #GoFarGoTogether

[Benson Linje @BensonLinje]

So long @floneritchle 🥺

[Fiona Ritchie @floneritchle]

And that’s a wrap Malawi! It’s been amazing - I’ll be back one day!
🔥 ♥️ 🇲🇼 🇬🇧

[UK in Malawi @UKinMalawi]

Goodbye Malawi

TIWONANA 😘

Farewell message from the High Commissioner Fiona Ritchie

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[Ben A. Nicholson @Ben_A_Nicholson]

Did you know? @MalawiMangoes 🥭 partners with 5,000+ smallholder farmers and employs over 1,000 people to export fresh & dried mangoes. With #UKaid support, they’re scaling up production, improving quality & driving Malawi’s high-value export growth #ExportGrowth 🇬🇧 🇲🇼

[Malawi Elects 🇲🇼 | 🗳️ @MalawiElects]

"I trurly believe there is a better future for #Malawi and Malawians and it is worth the fight."

~ HE Fiona Ritchie

@fionaritchie @UKinMalawi @MalawiinUK @FCDOGovUK @Times360Malawi

[UK in Malawi @UKinMalawi]

His Majesty The King has sent a message to the President and the people of the Republic of Malawi on #MalawiIndependenceDay 👇

[Benson Linje @BensonLinje]

Follow our new Deputy High Commissioner & Development Director

[Ben A. Nicholson @Ben_A_Nicholson]

Excited to be back in Malawi after my first life changing visit 21 years ago, now as the new British Deputy High Commissioner & Development Director with @UKinMalawi @FCDOGovUK 🇲🇼 🇬🇧

[Ben A. Nicholson @Ben_A_Nicholson]

Excited to be back in Malawi after my first life changing visit 21 years ago, now as the new British Deputy High Commissioner & Development Director with @UKinMalawi @FCDOGovUK 🇲🇼 🇬🇧

[UK in Malawi @UKinMalawi]

A joint statement from UK and other Heads of Mission following recent violence. ⬇️

[UK in Malawi @UKinMalawi]

We’re proud to present 'The End We Start From' at this year’s #EUFilmFestMW — a powerful 🇬🇧 film about a mother’s resilience during a climate-induced flood in Britain.
As #Malawi faces its own climate challenges, this story resonates deeply.

🎟️Register now

#FilmForChange

[Benson Linje @BensonLinje]

Was honoured to be part of this important workshop. I spoke about combating disinformation in the age of social media, ahead of Sept elections.

I reminded community broadcasters to be vigilant, to verify, prioritise public interest & get the full story.

TRUTH OVER SPEED!

[MACRA @MACRAMALAWI]

All is set for the Election coverage workshop taking place at Sunbird Nkopola in Mangochi where Editors, Reporters, Station Managers from all community broadcasting stations and DIOs from across the country will be trained on ethical reporting during this period as we go towards

[UK in Malawi @UKinMalawi]

A free and robust media is essential - for national security, for human rights, and for democratic governance.  

This election year, journalists have a crucial role to play in informing the electorate & combating misinformation.

🇬🇧 proudly supports 🇲🇼 #WPFD2025 commemorations

[Fiona Ritchie @floneritchle]

Brilliant visit to Songwe Rare Earth site that 🇬🇧 listed @MkangoResources is developing. Exports and tax revenues mining will make huge contribution to Malawian economy if well managed. Lots to do for all stakeholders to make this vision a reality!

[UK in Malawi @UKinMalawi]

This morning, the High Commissioner met with some academicians from University of Malawi @unima_official. The discussion focused on the crucial role academics play in Malawi's development journey and in supporting a peaceful election later this year.

[The Commonwealth @commonwealthsec]

Hon Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, @SGCommonwealth, assumed office as Secretary-General of the #Commonwealth, pledging to advance the values of the Commonwealth Charter at a time of growing global tensions.

🎥 Watch her inaugural address 👇

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/8EZ7ZH5pUq

[Fiona Ritchie @floneritchle]

Honoured to decorate 10 MDF personnel with🏅 for participating in His Majesty King Charles III Coronation parade.
🇬🇧 & 🇲🇼 militaries share common values and strong professional bonds, through regular exchanges & training, as fellow members of the #Commonwealth family.