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Malawi groups fail to agree on poll candidate, IOL (2007)

President Bingu Wa Mutharika still has a chance after opposition failed to agree on a joint list candidate in the next elections.

Malawi Ex-President Muluzi to Talk with Opposition Alliance Ahead Of Election, VOA (2009)

Embattled Ex-Malawi President Bakili Muluzi is expected to begin talks with the leader of a second opposition party, the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), today aimed at forming an alliance ahead of the May 19 general election.

Malawi Ex-President Challenges Electoral Body Decision to Bar Him from Election, VOA (2009)

Attorneys for Malawian former President Bakili Muluzi will today (Monday) challenge in court a decision by the Electoral Commission declaring him ineligible to compete in the May 19 general election.

Record number of women contest Malawi elections, MG (2009)

At 65, Helen Singh is enjoying the fruits of running a successful car hire firm from her small office in Blantyre, Malawi's commercial capital.

Court delays decision on Muluzi, IOL (2009)

Malawi's Constitutional Court on Friday delayed a decision on a long-running dispute on ex-president Bakili Muluzi's eligibility to run for president for a third time, ahead of polls next week.

EISA Urges Malawians to Be Peaceful During Polls,African Elections (2009)

Electoral Institute of Southern Africa (EISA) has urged Malawian voters to be peaceful during the remaining part of the electoral process to ensure free and fair elections.

Malawi electoral commission appoints a private radio to announce official results, APA (2009)

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has appointed Zodiac Broadcasting Station (ZBS) as the official broadcaster of the May 19 general elections amid fears that the state broadcasters, the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) and Television Malawi (TVM) are likely to manipulate results through biased coverage.

Malawians vote in test for political stability, Reuters (2009)

Malawi holds parliamentary and presidential elections on Tuesday that could test the political stability needed to secure continued Western donor funding to the poor but fast-growing African country.

Malawi: Malawi postpones 2010 local polls, Mail & Gurdian (2009)

Malawi has again postponed local elections that are constitutionally required to be held by May 2010, local government minister Goodall Gondwe told Parliament on Tuesday.

Malawi: AU role will not bring riches - Mutharika, IOL (2010)

Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika on Thursday said his election as the head of the African Union would not spell riches for the poor southern African nation.

Malawi to hold local polls, IOL (2010)

Malawi's electoral commission on Friday said the country will hold its local elections on November 23, after the vote was postponed repeatedly over the last decade.

Malawi: Women Candidates Desperate to Finance Freebies for Voters, IPS News (2010)

An indipendant candidate campaigns with handouts

Malawi: Opposition wins crucial by-election, News24 (2011)

It is reported that an Opposition won Parliamentary seat for the northern Rumphi district. This is seen as an increasing opposition to President's seven-year rule of Malawi.

Malawi: Mutharika's wife, brother in new cabinet, News24 (2011)

It is reported that Malawi President, Bingu wa Mutharika had on Wednesday announced a downsized cabinet. It is reported that the President included his wife and brother in a new cabinet of 14 members.

Malawi President to Take Over Comesa Leadership, All Africa (2011)

Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) summit is expected to take place next monthMalawi President, Bingu wa Mutharika is also expected to be elected the new chairperson. He has early this year handed over the African Union chairmanship.

Group asks Malawi leader to resign, News24 (2012)

It is reported that one of Malawi's rights group has called for the president to step down. The group is accusing the president of mismanaging the economy and trampling on democratic freedoms.

Malawi: Banda appoints ally as vice president, News24 (2012)

The article reports on the government shake-up by the New President, Joyce Banda. It is reported that she appointed former transport and public works minister, Khumbo Kachali as vice president.

Malawi: MEC Confirms There Will Be a Recount of All Votes, AllAfrica (2014)

In this article, the Malawi Election Commission (MEC) confirms that there will be vote recount on all ballots.

Malawi Court Blocks Move to Scrap Election, AllAfrica (2014)

In this article, the High Court in Malawi has blocks President Banda's effort to annul the election. President Banda had on Saturday declared the tripartite election "null and void," citing voting "irregularities,".

Mutharika wins Malawi's disputed election, News24 (2014)

In this article, Peter Mutharika of the Democratic Progressive Party is declared the winner of Malawi's disputed presidential election.

Finally In - UDF Takes Government Benches in Parliament, AllAfrica (2015)

14 members of UDF join government side in parliament, thus strengthening ties with governing party, PDP.

MCP Says State Broadcaster MBC Favouring Ruling DPP (2015) All Africa

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) MP for Lilongwe Msozi South, Vitus Dzoole Mwale has told parliament that he state-run Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) remains biased.

Malawi: New Cabinet Announced (AllAfrica) 2015

President Mutharika has made some changes to the Cabinet with effect from the 17th August, 2015.