Africa mourns ‘Terminator of child marriages’ |18 August 2025

Africa mourns ‘Terminator of child marriages’

The African continent is in mourning following the death of Senior Chief Theresa Kachindamoto of Malawi, a globally celebrated traditional leader whose fearless fight against child marriage transformed countless lives.

The Chief passed away on August 13, 2025, prompting an outpouring of tributes from political leaders, development partners and civil society organisations across the region and beyond.

In a statement, Hon. Justin Tokely, the President of the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), described the late Chief Kachindamoto as “a towering figure and shining example of how tradition can evolve to uphold the rights and dignity of children”.

By Moses Magadza

Media and communications manager at the SADC PF

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