Malawi
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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 ... -
In Malawi, a ritual is under threat from Christian preachers. Why?
Gule Wamkulu is a treasured tradition that locals argue should be preserved. One sunny afternoon, Dzoole village in central Malawi is disturbed by three ... -
Podcast: In courts we trust?
We are delighted to introduce you to the latest episode of the Into Africa podcast created in partnership with African Arguments. Into Africa is ... -
The opposition playbook for discrediting elections and its risks
Opposition parties across Africa and world have been using a similar set of strategies to discredit elections. Here’s what they are. Malawi recently held ... -
Malawi court orders fresh elections. What now?
The judges’ clear and straightforward ruling raises crucial questions about Malawi’s democracy that must be answered in the next 150 days. In a landmark ... -
“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 ... -
Malawi’s maturing democracy to be tested further by more protests
Malawians angry at the management of the 2019 elections plan to shut down airports and borders next. Since the results of the 2019 general ... -
Insiders Insight: Malawi’s president is under siege
African Arguments is and always will be freely-accessible to everyone. But we also have a separate spin-off product called the Africa Insiders Newsletter. It consists of weekly emails with additional ... -
“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. ... -
Malawi elections: A three-horse race too close to call
There are three leading candidates vying to be Malawi’s next president. The victor could win with less than 30% of the vote. On 21 ...
