Malawi
Malawi gained its independence from Britain in 1964 after being part of a protectorate called British Central Africa since 1891. The country was governed by a dictatorship until 1994, when a general election resulted in a new democratic government.
The constitution prohibits discrimination based on religion and guarantees freedom of conscience, religion, belief and thought. In most parts of Malawi, Christians are free to worship and serve the Lord. However, persecution has increased in recent years as more converts from the Yao people, a historically Muslim tribe, turn to faith in Christ. These Christian converts often face intense opposition from their communities, families and friends.
