20th century in Malawi

British territory from 1953 to 1963

Nyasaland () was a British protectorate in Africa that was established in 1907 when the former British Central Africa Protectorate changed its name. Between 1953 and 1963, Nyasaland was part of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland. After the Federation was dissolved, Nyasaland became independent from Britain on 6 July 1964 and was renamed Malawi.

British protectorate from 1893 to 1907

Challenge to European power in Nyasaland Protectorate in early 1915, led by the Reverend John Chilembwe.