Malawi’s Electoral Commission on Wednesday declared former President Peter Mutharika the winner of the country’s presidential election, unseating incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera in one of ...

BLANTYRE, Malawi — Former President Peter Mutharika was declared the winner of Malawi's election Wednesday, ousting incumbent Lazarus Chakwera to return as leader of one of Africa's poorest countries.

Malawi's former President Peter Mutharika has won elections by a landslide, in a major comeback for the 85-year-old He defeated President Lazarus Chakwera, getting 57% of the votes compared to his ...

Former President Peter Mutharika of the Democratic Progressive Party has been declared the winner of the presidential election held on September 16, 2025. The electoral commission made the ...

Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera conceded defeat on Wednesday in this month's election and pledged to ensure a peaceful transfer of power to his main rival Peter Mutharika, who has built a ...

Former Malawi President Peter Mutharika has been re-elected with 56.8 percent of votes in last week’s polls that was marked by the dire state of the economy, the election commission has announced.

With just seven days before Malawians head to the polls, President Lazarus Chakwera has opened up a commanding lead with 55% national support, while Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika of the DPP lags far ...

In his speech, Chakwera recognised the provisional votes, which showed his rival Peter Mutharika had taken a strong lead. “I know that for the majority of you who voted, this outcome is a reflection ...