Charles Pensulo, Author at African Arguments

President Chakwera won the re-run presidential election in Malawi with almost 59%. Credit: Lazarus Chakwera.

August 24, 2020

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“Malawi has become an example”: President Chakwera’s big promise

Malawi’s new president vows to listen and says he wants “a chance and trust”. Civil society groups are on the same page, for now. On the ...

Covid-19 Malawi Politics

By Charles Pensulo

April 21, 2020

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Of protests and polls: Malawi’s very political pandemic

Coronavirus has reached Malawi at a historic moment in which government trust is low and all political parties have one eye on the July elections. Read ...

Malawi protests: Protesters demand the resignation of electoral commission chair Jane Ansah in June 2019. Credit: SKCofficialpage.

Malawi Politics Top story

By Charles Pensulo

January 30, 2020

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“It’s the year of mass protests”: Malawi awaits crucial election ruling

Since the disputed 2019 election, Malawi has seen widespread protests over many issues. This is unlikely to change after the court’s verdict on the poll. Barely ...

Malawi elections: The UTM and other opposition parties have questioned the government decision to promote thousands of workers just weeks before the election. Credit: UTM.

Malawi Politics Top story

By Charles Pensulo

May 20, 2019

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“Why now?” Mass promotions raise eyebrows ahead of Malawi elections

Civil society and opposition groups question why the government gave pay raises to thousands of public workers in the run-up to the tight election. A day ...

President Peter Mutharika lays a brick as Vice-President Saulos Chilima (in the sunglasses) watches on. Arthur Peter Mutharika

Malawi Politics

By Charles Pensulo

August 29, 2018

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A virtuous vice? The apprentice aiming to become master in Malawi

Vice-president Chilima has left the ruling party and plans to run against his old boss in 2019. How does this affect the political landscape? Soon after ...