Malawi votes amid economic downturn and leadership discontent

Malawi votes amid economic downturn and leadership discontent..

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Malawi is holding general elections today, with incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera facing off against former President Peter Mutharika amidst a severe economic downturn and public discontent. Voters are casting ballots for president, members of parliament, and local councilors, with high inflation and fuel shortages being major concerns.

Inflation in Malawi has exceeded 20% for more than three years.
The election is largely a two-horse race between President Chakwera, 70, and Mutharika, 85, with 15 other candidates including former President Joyce Banda also contesting.
The election follows a 2020 rerun, where Chakwera won after the Constitutional Court annulled Mutharika's 2019 victory due to irregularities.

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