Malawi election

Two Journalists attacked in Malawi protests

There were chaotic scenes in Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe, on Wednesday as civil society groups and opposition supporters protested against the results of May’s election. The demonstrations descended into chaos with shops and property destroyed and at least two local journalists assaulted. This
September 18, 2019

Malawi Govt applies for injunction to stop post elections protests

Malawi government through it’s Attorney General has applied for an injunction to stop post-election protests against the Chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission, Jane Ansa. The Sub Saharan nation has seen political unrest since the announcement of the May 2019 elections results
August 4, 2019

Malawi Police bans post elections protests

Inspector General of the Malawi Police Service Rodney Jose has admitted, the country’s political impasse is getting out of control, and demanded organisers of the post-elections protests to stop the demonstrations to prevent further damaging of property and injuries. Jose who was
July 30, 2019

Malawi election: Results updates suspended due to disputes

Malawi’s electoral board on Friday said it was suspending updates of results from this week’s elections in order to resolve complaints raised by some of the parties. A count of votes tallied in three-quarters of the country’s polling stations, released Thursday, found incumbent
May 25, 2019

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