Malawians await presidential poll result in vote dominated by economic woes

The election is effectively a two-horse race between Chakwera and the man he beat in 2020, 85-year-old Peter Mutharika. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Malawians are currently awaiting the results of their presidential election, which concluded with polling stations closing in most parts of the country and vote counting underway. The election was dominated by concerns over Malawi's economic struggles, with both leading candidates promising to address these issues.

Only 3.7 million people, or half of registered voters, had cast their ballots a couple of hours before polls closed.
The main contenders are incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera and octogenarian former leader Peter Mutharika.
The election is effectively a two-horse race, though 15 other candidates are also in contention, including former president Joyce Banda.

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