ConCourt overturns presidential election results, orders a fresh election to be held within 150 days

The constitutional court in Malawi has annulled last year’s disputed presidential election results, citing “widespread” irregularities and ordered a new vote. The election last May returned the sitting president to power, leading to d…

The constitutional court in Malawi has annulled last year’s disputed presidential election results, citing “widespread” irregularities and ordered a new vote. The election last May returned the sitting president to power, leading to deadly confrontations and widespread unrest. In their ruling, which lasted about 10 hours, a panel of five judges comprising ordered a fresh […]