Tagged: Malawi

Conrad Omodiagbe

Election Campaigns Kick Off in Malawi Amid Controversy

Opposition parties contesting in the upcoming general elections in Malawi have accused the country’s tax-funded Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) of sidelining their political activities. According to reports, the MBC is actively refusing to cover and report events organised by opposition parties, while offering airtime to the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and its candidate, President […]
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Malawi’s Joyce Banda Pulls out of Presidential Race

Former Malawian president, Joyce Banda, has announced her decision to withdraw herself from the 2019 presidential race, and support the candidate running under the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), Lazarus Chakwera. Banda, who was the country’s first female president upon assumption of office in 2012, confirmed her decision to the AFP saying, “Yes, it is true.” […]
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UN Urges Malawi to Conduct Credible Elections in May

In a recent statement released by the United Nations (UN), the organisation called on the government of Malawi to do all it can to ensure that the country’s tripartite elections, scheduled to hold on May 21, is conducted in a peaceful and credible manner. According to a report by Nyasa Times, the statement was made […]
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Former Malawian President Joyce Banda Exits Coalition, Enters Election Race

Ahead of the May 21 general elections in Malawi, former president Joyce Banda has joined the presidential race with the formal submission of papers expressing her interest in contesting in the elections, breaking away from a previously announced coalition with current Vice President, Saulos Chilima. On the 1st of February, Banda announced an alliance with […]
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Malawi Passes Law Aimed at Curbing Vote Buying

Ahead of its 2019 elections, Malawi has passed a law preventing politicians from using cash payments and other forms of incentives to lobby for support and votes from the voting populace. The law, which exempts leaflets, clothing and posters from its punishable offences, has been tagged: “The Political Parties Act.” Prior to the new law, […]