Malawi Election: Vote Counting Underway Amidst Economic Turmoil; Runoff Anticipated
Malawi Election: Vote Counting Underway Amidst Economic Turmoil; Runoff Anticipated BLANTYRE, Malawi – Vote counting is currently underway in Malawi’s presidential election, a contest widely anticipated to be a tight race between two seasoned political rivals. The election, held on Tuesday, comes as the Southern African nation grapples with severe economic challenges, including soaring inflation, a pervasive cost-of-living crisis, and critical fuel shortages, making economic stability the paramount concern for voters. Incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera, 70, is seeking a second…