Residents of Lilongwe City’s Bwaila Constituency, operating under the banner Concerned Citizens, have announced plans to hold a peaceful demonstration Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, over delays in the release of parliamentary election results, saying prolonged inaction by election authorities has denied the constituency representation in the National Assembly
Chiefs and community leaders in Mzimba Hora have appealed to the Malawi Judiciary to urgently hear Martha Ngwira’s appeal case, warning that continued delays are holding the constituency hostage and stalling development after the court nullified her election victory.
MCP’s George Zulu says he feels “vindicated but not satisfied” after the Malawi Electoral Commission nullified the Mtandire–Mtsiliza parliamentary election over irregularities. While welcoming the decision, Zulu insists only a recount will prove he truly won, as DPP’s Alfred Gangata waits for official communication.
The Malawi Electoral Commission has declared Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika winner of the 2025 presidential election with 56.8 percent of the vote. MEC chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja hailed the poll as free and fair, urging Malawians to remain united.
Chakwera’s graceful concession in Malawi’s 2025 election has drawn praise from analysts as a landmark for democracy, ensuring a peaceful transition of power and averting unrest while urging both victors and losers to uphold unity and national peace.
The United Democratic Front (UDF) has conceded defeat in the September 16 presidential election and has since congratulated Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika who is...
Undule Mwakasungula has urged Malawians to stay calm, trust the Malawi Electoral Commission, and demand transparency as vote counting continues. He warned against misinformation, stressed lessons from 2019’s “Tippex elections,” and called for unity, peace, and respect for democratic institutions
The pressure continues piling up for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) as the party appears to have lost the September 16, 2025 elections to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
Aspiring MPs Linthipe Mike Mwawa and Jessie Kabwila have lodged complaints with MEC, citing alleged irregularities in unofficial election results. Kabwila stormed the Salima District Tally Center Friday before formally submitting her grievance, with MEC confirming the matter will be escalated to the National Tally Center.
Neno District tally centre completes receipt of unofficial results, with ballot papers dispatched to the National Tally Centre in Lilongwe. Officials report a smooth and peaceful process, with over 41,000 voters casting their ballots.
