Peter Mutharika won the election against Lazarus Chakwera.

The entities involved

• Peter Mutharika →

  President of Malawi

  • The President of Malawi and the Speaker of Parliament met to discuss ongoing governance tensions.Tue 11:06
  • Mutharika's power to appoint cabinet sparks political tension as Suleman questions Muslim representation and MAM censures him.Tue 11:06
• Lazarus Chakwera →

  Malawi religious figure and politician

  • While leading the Malawi Congress Party, Lazarus Chakwera is facing internal challenges as a faction supports the Democratic Progressive Party's bid.Fri 15:29
  • The Malawi Congress Party plans to amend its internal rules concerning Lazarus Chakwera.Fri 15:29

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• President Mutharika makes a final appointment.Jun 19
• Peter Mutharika is a political figure in Malawi, and Jane Ansah serves as Vice President under him.Jun 22
• Malawi leader Peter Mutharika traveled to South Africa on August 5, 2026.Aug 5