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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 calls for media collaboration in sensitizing voters on new electoral laws

The National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust has called for media collaboration in sensitizing masses on the recently enacted electoral laws.

CCJP intensifies efforts to boost women’s participation in 2025 general elections

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe has intensified a campaign to get a meaningful participation of women...

MEC assures voters on election gadgets security & connectivity hiccups

The Malawi Electoral Commission has assured stakeholders that the recently procured Election Management Devices (EMD)s have multiple layers for enhanced security set to deliver...

CCJP moves to mitigate threats, intimidation of female aspirants in KK

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe (CCJP) says it is closely monitoring reports that men are issuing threats to female aspirants in Nkhotakota.

NICE urges youths to coexist before, during and after September 2025 General Elections

The National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust has urged young people in Malawi to be agents of peace as the country is preparing for the general elections slated for September 2025.

MISA Malawi challenges journalists to be professional

The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi chapter has challenged journalists to exercise safety and practice responsible journalism by adhering to all ethical obligations during the elections.Â