According to an official statement, the decision follows a ceasefire declaration by the warring parties and aims to facilitate negotiations for a peaceful resolution.
The M23 rebel group announced late Monday that it would implement a unilateral ceasefire starting Tuesday.
However, on Wednesday, fighting resumed after the group came under attack from the Congolese army and its allies, leading to retaliation.
Malawian troops have been part of the Southern African Development Community Mission in the DRC (SAMIDRC), whose mandate was extended late last year.
Reports indicate that various stakeholders had urged Chakwera to withdraw from the mission, arguing that continued involvement was not in Malawi's best interest.
Malawi recently lost three soldiers in the SAMIDRC mission during clashes in which M23 forces defeated the coalition and took control of Goma.
The decision to withdraw also follows growing concerns from South African lawmakers, who questioned their country's involvement in the DRC conflict after losing 14 soldiers in the battle for Goma.
They have since called for the withdrawal of South African troops and the repatriation of deceased soldiers, though challenges remain as some troops are reportedly surrounded by M23 fighters.
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