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Hopeful: Residents of Blantyre attend a rally addressed by President Lazarus Chakwera before the 16 September election. Frustration with poor economic performance is high and a poll suggests 96% of Malawians are intending to vote. Photo: Government of Malawi

Malawi’s election is one of survival

The country has a collapsing currency and public sector, widespread hunger and corruption linked to the police, military and presidency

Flailing economy: A boy sells chips on the roadside in Malawi. (Photo by: Angela Jimu/Majority World/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

The Malawi we hoped for wasn’t delivered in 2020

The next elections are due in September 2025, but will the next government enable the country to overcome its economic hardships?

Saulos Chilima.  (Photo by AMOS GUMULIRA/AFP via Getty Images)

A tribute to Malawi’s Saulos Chilima, the people’s hero

The vice president had great courage, with so much character that his politics was not only an inspiration at home, but echoed throughout East, Central and Southern Africa

Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera. (Guerecia/AFP)

Malawi elections provide a global lesson in democracy

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, Malawi’s President. (Amos Gumulira/AFP)

Malawi’s new president is off to a good start

In 100 days of presidency, Lazarus Chakwera has been mostly well received despite a few glitches

Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera. (Guerecia/AFP)

The secrets behind the success of Malawi’s opposition coalition

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

Lazarus Chakwera, Malawi’s President. (Amos Gumulira/AFP)

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

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