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Stop the Madness: Discrediting MEC is Dangerous for Malawi

Let’s be honest: elections are too important to be turned into political theatre. What’s happening now—this push to undermine the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC)—is not only reckless, it’s a dangerous recipe for chaos. I say this not as an outsider, but as someone who has been deeply involved in the inner workings of MEC. And […] The post Stop the Madness: Discrediting MEC is Dangerous for Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News fro…

Blantyre Protest Against MEC Begins with Low Turnout and Confusion Over Venue

Demonstrations organized by Citizens for Credible Elections have begun in Blantyre, calling for the resignation of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja and opposing the use of Smartmatic voting machines in the upcoming elections. There was confusion at the start, as some protesters gathered at Chichiri Upper Stadium, while the organizers were stationed at the Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) roundabout …

All set for anti-MEC leadership demos, Malawians urged to defend democracy Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

Malawians in Mzuzu, Lilongwe, Mangochi, and Blantyre are set to take to the streets today Thursday, June 26, 2025, demanding the resignation of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja and Chief Elections Officer Andrew Mpesi. The demonstrations, organized by Citizens for Credible Elections (CfCE), are being held under the theme “Let’s preserve our […] The post All set for anti-MEC leadership demos, Malawians urge…

CFCE Stages Nationwide Protests Demanding MEC Leadership Resignation

By Suleman Chitera, Lilongwe, Malawi “There are nine ways to kill a cat,” said Sylvester Namiwa, Executive Director of the Citizens for Credible Elections (CFCE), as he defended his organization’s decision to hold nationwide demonstrations on Thursday, aimed at pressuring top officials of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to resign. Speaking at a press briefing in Lilongwe, Namiwa responded to questions on why CFCE is prioritizing street pro…