Malawi - Flow Monitoring of migrants in Karonga and Mangochi - Round 2 (31 March 2024)

Over the reporting period, a total of 2,754 cross-border movements were observed at the Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs). The average daily number flows was 131. This represented an 2 per cent decrease compared to January, during which 134 individual movements were observed on a daily basis. Mozambique (59%), Malawi (40%), South Africa (<1%) and United Republic of Tanzania (<1%) were the main countries of departure, while Malawi (58%), Mozambique (41%), Zimbabwe (<1%) and South Africa (<1%) were the main countries of intended destination of individuals passing through the different FMPs. Out of 2,754 individuals observed, 65 per cent were males and 35 per cent were females. There were 35 women who were visibly pregnant. Boys and girls (males and females below 18) made up 17 per cent of individuals observed. Of the 467 children observed, 10 were unaccompanied boys and none were unaccompanied girls. However, this information is based on direct observation and self-reporting, and therefore is likely under-reported.