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MALAWI'S 2025 GENERAL ELECTION: A NATION AT THE CROSSROADS On September 16, 2025, Malawi will conduct its general elections to choose a president, members of the National Assembly, and local government councillors. This election is particularly significant as it marks the first national vote since the 2019 presidential election was annulled and redone a year later due to widespread irregularities. The rerun in 2020 saw Lazarus Chakwera emerge victorious, defeating the then-incumbent Peter Mutharika. Both leaders are once again the central figures in this election, with Chakwera seeking re-election and Mutharika aiming to reclaim the presidency. ECONOMIC CHALLENGES OVERWHELM THE CAMPAIGN : As Malawians prepare to cast their votes, the nation's economic difficulties loom large. The country is experiencing acute fuel shortages, leading to long queues at petrol stations and disruptions in transportation. These shortages are compounded by regular power cuts, rising food ...