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Articles from Elections

CMD condemns growing political intolerance, fake news and disinformation ahead of Sept 16 General Elections

Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD) has strongly condemned the growing political intolerance and a wave of political violence as Malawians prepare for the September 16, 2025, General Elections, fearing this would prevent some registered voters from casting their ballots.

Low voter turnout in Dowa verification exercise concerns MEC

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Commissioner, Dr. Emmanuel Fabiano, has expressed concern over the low turnout of voters for the ongoing verification exercise in Dowa District.

CCJP urges Malawians to dispel misconceptions about MEC’s electronic vote transmission

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) has called on Malawians to dispel fears and misconceptions surrounding the Malawi Electoral Commission’s (MEC) use of electronic systems in the upcoming general elections scheduled for 16 September.

CSOs calls for transparency, peace, responsible engagement ahead of Sept 16 general elections

Civil society leaders in Malawi have warned against rising political violence and demanded increased transparency from electoral stakeholders, urging a peaceful and credible electoral process.

Chiefs for a peaceful electoral campaign

Chiefs in the area of Traditional Authorities (T/As) Kachere and Kaphuka in Dedza district have vowed to support candidates vying for various positions, as long as they have development agendas and agree to conduct their campaign peacefully.

NICE urges political stakeholders to ensure peaceful campaign

National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust has called upon politicians and their followers to ensure they maintain peace and respect for one another’s rights during the campaign ahead of the September 16 General Elections.

NGO-GCN tips female aspirants on winning campaign strategies

NGO-Gender Coordination Network (NGO-GCN) has tipped female aspiring candidates in Nkhata Bay on winning campaign strategies in a bid to increase women representation in political leadership positions in the forthcoming general elections.

NICE Trust urges political leaders to support aspiring women candidates

Mindset change is crucial in empowering women to vie for decision making positions but some of the things that hold women down are to do with self-belief.

NICE proposes quotas to promote women, youth participation in elections

The National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust has asked political parties in Malawi to consider adopting quotas as a means achieve a minimum percentage of women and youth candidates, as well as those with disabilities.

NICE recognized for mounting impressive voter registration mobilization campaigns

Chisankho Watch has commended the National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust for staging a gallant effort in mobilizing Malawians to register for the September 2025 General Elections.

Chisankho Watch demands crackdown on voter bribery ahead of 2025 elections

Electoral watchdog Chisankho Watch has urged the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to take robust action against voter bribery and ensure impartiality among its officials ahead of the 2025 general elections.