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Malawi 50-50 Campaign Hits a Snag

Campaign designed to advocate for equal gender representation in elected positions, but after recent elections there was no significant increase in number of women elected

Malawi Sex Initiation Puts Girls at Risk for HIV

Coming-of-age rite matches girls with older men who have multiple partners

Thousands Celebrate 50 Years of Malawi Independence

President Mutharika answers religious leaders of Malawi who appeal for leaders to unify and reduce massive poverty

Malawi Struggles at Half-Century Mark

Corruption, surging population and poor agricultural policies plague southeast African nation

Uganda Seeks Electoral Lessons from Malawi

Some analysts are raising eyebrows at the idea any country, particularly Uganda, could learn from Malawi after the elections in May were marred by widespread irregularities

Malawi's President Weds

Many people hail wedding of Peter Mutharika and long-time girlfriend Gertrude Maseko, saying this would help to smooth new president's social, political life

Malawians Hope Ruling Party Has New Governance Style

During previous DPP administration, country faced economic challenges after donors withdrew aid, citing poor governance

Malawi Court Blocks Move to Scrap Election

President tells news conference she would no longer stand as a presidential candidate in recasting of votes

Malawi Electoral Commission Won’t Be Pushed to Release Results

Official says arrival of results at the National Tally Center in Blantyre is still moving at a snail’s pace

Malawians Asked to Wait Calmly for Election Results

Malawians Cast Votes, Triggering Unrest

Names of some presidential candidates reportedly missing from ballots at some voting centers

Malawi Winds Up Political Campaigns Ahead of Tuesday Elections

Twelve presidential candidates are vying for top post

Malawi Media Accused of Bias in Pre-Election Coverage

Press organizations dispute findings by watchdog groups

No Clear Loser Among Malawi’s Top Presidential Candidates

Four main candidates stand out among 12 vying the presidency

Malawi Women Intensify Fight for Equal Space in Public Office

Currently, only 22 percent of 193 parliamentary seats are held by women, one of the lowest percentages not only in southern Africa, but also globally

Malawian Blind Voters Push for Tactile Ballots

Advocacy group for rights of deaf and blind people says tactile ballots will help ensure full participation of disabled in elections

Stakeholders Question Involvement of Zimbabwe in Malawi Elections

Civil rights groups and opposition political parties in Malawi questioning move by Malawi Electoral Commission to borrow materials from Zimbabwe for use during May 20 elections

Malawi Kicks-Off Campaigning for May 20 Elections

Political violence kicks in even before official campaigning gets underway

Jet Sale Puts Malawi's Government Under Scrutiny

Allegations of embezzlement and mismanagement surround the $15 million sale of the presidential jet

Malawi Holds First Ever Debate for Presidential Running Mates

Organized by the privately-owned Zodiak Broadcasting Station, the debate comprised running mates from the country’s major political parties