Mozambican National arrested for attempting illegal voter registration in Mangochi
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has reported the arrest of Shaime Hassan, a 19-year-old Mozambican national, for allegedly attempting to register as a voter at Ntanga CBO registration center in Mangochi.
Chisankho Watch raises alarm over declining voter registration numbers
Chisankho Watch, a coalition of four civic organizations, has raised serious concerns over a decline in voter registration numbers during the second phase of the exercise.
NICE joins calls for extended voter registration exercise
The National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust has joined calls for an extension of voter registration in the first two phases, observing that this will enable all eligible voters to register for the September 2025 General Elections.
CYAMA condemns youth involvement in political violence
The Christian Youth Association of Malawi (CYAMA) has called on all political parties in the country to desist from exploiting young people in acts of political violence as the country approaches the 2025 general elections.
NAP proposes dialogue between government and opposition to address electoral-related grievances
The National Advocacy Platform (NAP) – a network of civil society organizations dedicated to governance in Malawi – has appealed to governing and opposition politicians to engage in meaningful dialogue in an effort to address underlying grievances that fueled protests in Lilongwe on Wednesday.
A Social grouping denounces a call for MEC Chairperson’s resignation
A social grouping under the banner "Citizens for Justice and Equity" has condemned opposition political parties in the country for demanding the resignation of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson, Chief Justice Anabel Mtalimanja, deeming the calls for her resignation unlawful.
