Malawi Parliament Dissolved Ahead of September 2025 General Elections

Malawi Parliament Dissolved Ahead of September 2025 General Elections

Malawi has officially entered the campaign period for the highly anticipated September 16, 2025 Tripartite Elections, following the dissolution of the 2019-2025 Parliament. The announcement was made today by Speaker of the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Catherine Gotani Hara, in line with Section 67(1) of the Constitution, which requires Parliament to be dissolved ahead of a general election.

Dissolved Parliament leaves trail of controversy

Parliament was dissolved yesterday in line with constitutional order, drawing mixed reactions with opposition leaders and political analysts reflecting on its six-year term as one filled with both activity and shortcomings. Key concerns raised include the rushed passing of bills, partisan conduct by the Speakership and internal divisions within the main opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), all seen as having undermined the credibility …

Historic era ends for Members of Parliament

Today, July 23, 2025, Parliament has officially been dissolved, marking the end of a six-year term for the current Members of Parliament (MPs) who were elected in 2019. This means all MPs, includin…