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The secrets behind the success of Malawi’s opposition coalition

Africa Mphatso Moses Kaufulu - 27 Jul 2020

It took more than just a united front to unseat the governing party in the recent presidential elections in Malawi

Malawi’s new president defends controversial cabinet

Africa Golden Matonga - 10 Jul 2020

Lazarus Chakwera’s post-election honeymoon did not last long

Consolidating democracy in Malawi: A case of recycled elite pacts?

Africa Martin Rupiya - 6 Jul 2020

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

Chakwera has his work cut out restoring democratic rule that delivers for Malawians

Africa Adem K Abebe - 30 Jun 2020

The new president leads a party which was at the forefront of the country’s fight for independence from Britain and went on to rule during the 27-year dictatorship of Hastings Banda

Lazarus Chakwera is sworn in after winning Malawi’s historic presidential election

Africa Golden Matonga - 28 Jun 2020

The opposition presidential candidate won the vote by 20 percentage points, after last year’s poll was overturned because of irregularities

Opposition victory likely in Malawi

Africa Afp - 25 Jun 2020

The presidential election is a rerun of last year's Mvote, which was overturned by the top court

Opposition are favourites on eve of Malawi’s presidential election

Africa Golden Matonga - 22 Jun 2020

Polls suggest widespread dissatisfaction with the administration of President Peter Mutharika

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Malawi’s Supreme Court affirms nullification of presidential election

Africa Golden Matonga - 8 May 2020

Reiterating an already historical court ruling, the president's election has once again been rebuffed

Covering Malawi’s political crisis

Africa Golden Matonga - 7 Feb 2020

The past eight months were perhaps the most strange and unsettling in the country’s modern history. Reporting on it was tough, but I persevered— and so does Malawi

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Mutharika to appeal overturning of Malawi poll win

Africa Agency - 5 Feb 2020

Mgeme Kalilani, the president's spokesperson, described the ruling as "a serious miscarriage of justice and an attack on the foundations of the country’s democracy..."

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Malawi’s Mutharika re-elected amid vote-rigging claims

Africa Jack Mcbrams - 28 May 2019

The final count of last week's vote was released after a court battle

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