VOTE COUNTING COMMENCE IN MALAWI’s PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

‎ Vote counting has begun in Malawi’s pivotal presidential election after polling stations closed at 14:00 GMT. Incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera is contesting his second term against former President Peter Mutharika, with both emphasizing economic revival.

So far, Around 3.7 million votes were cast despite delays caused by issues with fingerprint readers. Also, the Malawi Electoral Commission has until September 24 to announce presidential results, with parliamentary results due by September 30.