# Malawi Activist Challenges NGORA's Power

> Malawi activist claims NGORA lacks authority to deregister HRDC, sparking donor concerns.
- Title: Malawi Activist Challenges NGORA's Power · Allafrica
- Summary: Malawi activist claims NGORA lacks authority to deregister HRDC, sparking donor concerns.
- Keywords: malawi, ngora, hrdc, human rights defenders coalition, non-governmental organisations regulator, civil society, donor concerns, Allafrica
- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202611060218.html
- Published: 2026-11-06T10:59:22+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: malawi, ngora, hrdc, human rights defenders coalition, non-governmental organisations regulator, civil society, donor concerns, news, world, politics
## Activist challenges NGORA authority
Redson Munlo insists NGORA lacks legal power to deregister HRDC.

> No CSO reports to NGORA in terms of their operations
## NGORA moves to deregister HRDC
NGORA revokes HRDC's civil society status citing operational shortcomings.
## Donor concerns escalate
EU, UK, and UN agencies fear HRDC deregistration triggers legal scrutiny.
## Civic space under threat
Critics warn shrinking civic space risks donor confidence in Malawi.
## Donor dependency fears
Malawi relies on donors for forex, fertiliser and essential medicines.
## Legal battle looms
Questions mount over NGORA's authority and Malawi's donor relations.
## Key takeaway

Malawi activist Redson Munlo states NGORA has no legal power to deregister HRDC, raising fears among international donors.