Malawi: Chakwera Steps Up, Mutharika Stands Down - PAC Struggles to Unite Political Rivals Against Violence

Malawi: Chakwera Steps Up, Mutharika Stands Down - PAC Struggles to Unite Political Rivals Against Violence

As Malawi teeters on the edge of another violent political season, the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) is desperately knocking on two doors--the State House and the retirement mansion of former president Peter Mutharika. One has opened. The other? Still locked in silence.

Between a rock and a hard place

The political landscape is once again dominated by two familiar figures: incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera and former president Peter Mutharika. Both have held the highest office in the land and…

Cassim Chilumpha Joins Presidential Race as 15th Candidate Ahead of September Polls

Former Vice President Dr. Cassim Chilumpha has officially entered Malawi’s 2025 presidential race, becoming the 15th hopeful to collect nomination papers. Chilumpha, who leads the Assembly for Democracy and Development (ADD), collected his papers today, according to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). Sangwani Mwafulirwa, MEC’s Director of Media and Public Relations, confirmed the development in a statement. Other presidential contenders incl…

MCP chair slams violence, backs Party ahead of 2025 vote Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Central Region Chairperson Patrick Zebron Chilondola has strongly condemned the recent wave of political violence, calling for immediate investigations into attacks on citizens protesting against the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). Speaking to local media, Chilondola expressed deep concern over the violent disruptions during protests in Lilongwe, as well as earlier incidents […] The post MCP chair slams violence, b…

Chakwera Steps Up, Mutharika Stands Down: PAC Struggles to Unite Political Rivals Against Violence

As Malawi teeters on the edge of another violent political season, the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) is desperately knocking on two doors—the State House and the retirement mansion of former president Peter Mutharika. One has opened. The other? Still locked in silence. PAC wants both President Lazarus Chakwera and Mutharika to help rein in the […] The post Chakwera Steps Up, Mutharika Stands Down: PAC Struggles to Unite Political Rivals Against…

Road to 16 September 2025: The climax of Mutharika and Chakwera political rivalry - The Zambian Observer

The political landscape in Malawi, particularly in the context of the upcoming elections, presents a compelling narrative between two key figures: President Lazarus Chakwera and former President Peter Mutharika (APM). This article aims to compare and contrast the positives and negatives of these well-known leaders who have brought a buzz to Malawi’s political scene. First, […] The post Road to 16 September 2025: The climax of Mutharika and Chakw…