US EditionMalawi Election a Battle of Two Presidents
Malawi's ruling party projects a 72% victory amid economic crisis and public disillusionment, with 7.2 million voters registered for the September 16 general elections.
- On September 16, 7.2 million registered voters across Malawi will elect the president, 229 parliament members, and 509 local councilors.
- This election follows the 2019 polls annulled for widespread irregularities, after which Lazarus Chakwera won a court-mandated rerun in 2020.
- President Chakwera seeks a second term amid severe economic hardship marked by over 20% inflation and public disillusionment from corruption scandals.
- In a recent televised speech, Chakwera openly admitted the public’s frustration and accepted accountability for the difficulties they are facing.
- The election outcome will test if Chakwera's apology and governance record can overcome economic and political challenges facing Malawi.
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Malawi votes amid economic downturn and leadership discontent
Malawi votes amid economic downturn and leadership discontent Malawi heads to the polls on Tuesday in an election pitting President Lazarus Chakwera against his predecessor Peter Mutharika, with sky-high inflation and fuel shortages likely to be at the top of voters' minds. Another 15 candidates including former president Joyce Banda are also contesting the presidency, but analysts expect a two-horse race between Chakwera, 70, and Mutharika, 85.…
Malawi prepares for elections as cost of living tops voters’ concerns
On Tuesday, 7.2 million registered voters in Malawi will head to the ballot boxes for a day of voting in three elections: presidential, parliamentary and local. In the presidential election, incumbent president Lazarus Chakwera is seeking a second term in office, while former presidents Peter Mutharika and Joyce Banda are attempting political comebacks. All 17 candidates have pledged to address the worsening economic hardship, which is the defin…
From pulpit to presidency: Chakwera’s profile tested as Malawi votes
As Malawians prepare to head to the polls on Tuesday, President Lazarus Chakwera is fighting for a second term against a backdrop of severe economic hardship and public disillusionment, a stark contrast to the hope that propelled him into office four years ago in a historic election.
In Malawi, voters will go to the polls this Tuesday, September 16 to elect their new president. Seventeen candidates are running, including the 70-year-old outgoing Lazarus Chakwera and his historic rival Peter Mutharika, 84. But beyond the poster, the real challenge remains participation. Only 7.2 million voters are registered, while it is estimated that more than 11 million Malawians are of voting age.
Chakwera’s MCP Confident of Victory in Malawi’s September 16 Elections - The Zambian Observer
Chakwera’s MCP Confident of Victory in Malawi’s September 16 Elections By: Malawi24 In Malawi, the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) says it is confident of a decisive win in the country’s upcoming general elections, scheduled for September 16. Party spokesperson Jessie Kabwila projected that the MCP’s presidential candidate would secure victory with as much as […] The post Chakwera’s MCP Confident of Victory in Malawi’s September 16 Elections …
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