Reorganised due to irregularities, Malawi’s election runoff has concluded with the victory of the opposition. Incumbent Peter Mutharika conceded defeat.
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Until its independence in 1964, Malawi was a colonial territory of the British Empire. A form of multi-party democracy was established in 1994 but has failed to fully take root. According to Freedom House's 2018 Freedom in the World Report, "Malawi holds regular elections and has undergone multiple transfers of power between political parties, though the changes were frequently a result of rifts among ruling elites rather than competition between distinct parties." Also check out our section on World Democracy and our Africa archive.
Political Violence Flares in Malawi Ahead of Fresh Polls
Malawi’s Electoral Commission said it was confident Tuesday’s presidential rerun will be free of irregularities. But violence has flared ahead of the polls.
Another spate of xenophobic violence in South Africa
September 2, 2019, South Africa recorded another spate of xenophobic violence against foreign national in South Africa’s commercial capital, Johannesburg.
Broadcasters Slam Freeze on Malawi Call-In Shows
Supporters of press freedom in Malawi are denouncing a government order suspending all radio and television call-in programs.
Malawi Protesters Clash with Police as Election Results Challenged
Malawi police used tear gas Thursday to disperse supporters of the opposition Malawi Congress Party protesting President Peter Mutharika’s re-election.
Malawi Race for President Tight as Election Nears
Malawi Presidential race tight with real battle between incumbent President Peter, Vice President Chilima and main opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera.
Report Outlines Threats to Freedom in Multiple African Countries
In a dozen countries across Africa, governments have put laws that “improperly constrain” nongovernmental organizations and imperil civil society.
Malawi’s Election Preparations Impacted by Cyclone Idai Flooding
As Malawi gears-up for elections this month, candidates and voters say flooding from March’s Cyclone Idai has already negatively impacted the vote.
Malawi Tests Election Results System Amid Network Challenges
An election governing body in Malawi has done its first test of a system that tallies election results, as a May 21 poll draws near.
Malawi Albinos Set Up Protest Camp, Demand to Meet President
Malawi albinos braved steady rains this week, sometimes bringing traffic to standstill, to protest near residence of Malawi’s president, Peter Mutharika.