The territorial dispute between Malawi and Tanzania over the boundary in Lake Malawi has sparked intense debate and concern for decades.

Just this year, Tanzania has taken significant steps that have reignited tensions, including the construction of the Mbamba Bay Port on the disputed waters and the introduction of school maps depicting the border differently from Malawi's position.

Malawi, meanwhile, cites historical treaties, while Tanzania leans on international conventions, creating a stalemate that appears far from resolution.

To help us unpack the historical roots of this issue, explore why it has taken so long to resolve, and discuss the potential consequences of inaction is Dr. George Chaima, an expert in government, public planning, and international policy in Malawi's capital of Lilongwe