The untimely death of vice-president Saulos Chilima has resulted in many considering ousting Lazarus Chakwera and voting for former president Peter Mutharika
COMMENT: Opposition candidates and party can increase their chances of success at the polls by putting aside minor differences and presenting a united front
Lazarus Chakwera’s ascent to the presidency was made possible by the nine-party Tonse Alliance, which included Mutharika’s former deputy, Saulus Chilima, as his running mate
The opposition presidential candidate won the vote by 20 percentage points, after last year’s poll was overturned because of irregularities
Malawi’s vice-president makes his case ahead of the presidential election
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/ 22 September 2009
Former Taiwan president Chen Shui-bian, sentenced to life in prison earlier this month for graft, was indicted again on Tuesday on more charges.
President Bingu wa Mutharika’s party won a decisive parliamentary majority, according to final election results released on Monday.