The court’s intervention in the last election was hailed as a victory for democracy, not only in the small southern African nation, but also across a continent where leaders often cling to power through corruption.
But now, as Malawians head to the polls for a presidential election Tuesday, that sense of triumph seems to have evaporated.
Chakwera has faced criticism for appointing allies to the commission that runs the country’s elections. His opponents in this… [3401 chars]
Source: The Boston Globe | Published: 2025-09-14T21:28:08Z
Credit: The Boston Globe
