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Originally published by Citizen DigitalOctober 4, 2025
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Malawi's Mutharika sworn in for second term as president
Mutharika, 85, secured more than 56% of votes last month, defeating outgoing president Lazarus Chakwera, 70, who took 33%. Voters rejected Chakwera after five years of worsening economic crisis i.....
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Arthur Peter Mutharika was sworn in for his second term as president of Malawi, vowing to combat corruption and revitalize the struggling economy. He secured over 56% of the votes in the recent election, defeating his opponent.
- Mutharika, age 85, was sworn in on October 4, 2025, at Kamuzu stadium in Blantyre.
- He pledged to address the country's economic crisis, including acute food shortages and high borrowing.
- Mutharika directly appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump for investment and plans to send a delegation to the US.
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