MALAWI: Egypt Pledges Long-Term Support for Malawi’s Food Security Drive

By Smile Hamilton

One of Malawi’s key development partners, Egypt, has unveiled plans to strengthen the country’s fight against climate-related shocks by supporting food security, drought-resilient farming and large-scale agricultural investment.

The commitment comes as Egypt has donated relief items, including milk, beans, macaroni and sugar, in response to the 2025 Malawi Vulnerability Assessment Committee (MVAC) Report, which projected that more than four million people would face hunger during the 2025/26 consumption year.

Speaking with media Egypt’s Ambassador to Malawi, Rasha Hamdy, said her country’s support extends beyond emergency food assistance.

“We want to help Malawi achieve lasting food security not only through donations but also by empowering farmers to withstand future climate shocks,” said Hamdy.

She added that Egypt is interested in bringing Egyptian businesspeople and investors to Malawi to cultivate land and expand the country’s food processing industry as part of efforts to boost agricultural production and investment.

Minister of Agriculture Roza Mbilizi welcomed the initiative, saying the longstanding relationship between Malawi and Egypt goes beyond humanitarian assistance. She noted that Egypt has previously supported Malawi through technical expertise provided to the former Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development.

Mbilizi further revealed that Malawi is planning a business mission to Egypt, while Egyptian investors have already expressed interest in investing in sugarcane production in the country, a move expected to strengthen agricultural cooperation and economic growth.