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Malawi opposition leaders file bids for election re-run
The southern African country made history in February when its top court overturned last year's vote and called for fresh polls, citing widespread irregularities.
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Malawi opposition files suit against vote 'robbery'
Lazarus Chakwera lost the election by just 159,000 votes to incumbent Peter Mutharika, who was hurriedly sworn into office the day after the delayed result was issued on Monday.
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Malawi suspends updates of election results after disputes
The most prominent complaint was that figures on result sheets had been altered by correction fluid, incidences the electoral body said were widespread across the country.
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Presidential campaigning in full swing in Malawi
Peter Mutharika faces tough competition from his vice president Saulos Chilima and Lazarus Chakwera, who has been endorsed by former president Joyce Banda.
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Ex-president Banda pulls out of Malawi presidential race
Joyce Banda, who served as president between 2012 and 2014 and was accused of abuse of office and money laundering during her term, had been set to run for the role again in elections in May.
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Mutharika's opposition DPP wins Malawi elections
A crowd celebrated outside the tally centre in Blantyre as Mutharika was announced President.
