Malawi’s electoral commission has warned political parties against prematurely declaring victory in the recent elections, following claims from both incumbent Lazarus Chakwera and former president Peter Mutharika's parties that they had won.

• The official inflation rate in Malawi is close to 30%.
• The head of Malawi's electoral commission is Annabel Mtalimanja.
• A candidate needs over 50% of the vote to avoid a run-off.