The concession from President Lazarus Chakwera came despite reports of irregularities at the polls. Final results showed that Peter Mutharika had won nearly 57 percent of the vote.
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Malawi President Concedes Election to His Predecessor
Despite reports of irregularities at the polls, President Lazarus Chakwera said that Peter Mutharika had an insurmountable lead after partial vote counts were released.
Malawi President Concedes Election to His Predecessor
Despite reports of irregularities at the polls, President Lazarus Chakwera said that Peter Mutharika had an insurmountable lead after partial vote counts were released.
Peter Mutharika Set to Return to Power in Malawi
Peter Mutharika, an 85-year-old Yale-educated law professor, looked on course to defeat the incumbent, Lazarus Chakwera.
What to Know About Malawi’s Presidential Election
The decision by the country’s top court to overturn the last presidential race was hailed as a victory for democracy. But there are fears corruption will taint the vote on Tuesday.
After Landmark Election, a Frustrated Malawi Returns to Polls
The decision by the country’s top court to overturn the last presidential race was hailed as a victory for democracy. But there are fears corruption will taint the vote on Tuesday.
Chess Lover Introduces Game to Malawi’s Prisons, Schools and Street Kids
Susan Namangale fell in love with the game at age 9 in her small village, and she’s now on a mission to deliver a message to the whole country: Chess is good for everyone.
Malawi’s Vice President, Saulos Chilima, Is Killed in Plane Crash
After an overnight search, rescuers found the wreckage of the military aircraft that had been carrying Saulos Chilima and nine others.
Search for Malawi Vice President’s Missing Plane Extends Into Second Day
The authorities lost contact on Monday with the military aircraft carrying Saulos Chilima and nine others.
Aircraft Carrying Malawi’s Vice President Is Missing
A search is underway after the aircraft carrying Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine other people vanished.