Political transition in Malawi as Lazarus Chakwera steps down and Harry Mkandawire is designated as successor.

The entities involved

• Malawi →

  sovereign state in Africa

  • South Africa is facilitating the repatriation of Malawian citizens, leading to deportation protests in Johannesburg.Mon 12:45
  • A judicial ruling in Malawi redefined defamation law, with Fiona Mwale serving as a Justice in the Constitutional Court.Mon 12:38
• Lazarus Chakwera →

  Malawi religious figure and politician

  • The Malawi Congress Party is leading through an internal leadership crisis, resulting in the exclusion of Lazarus Chakwera and the appointment of a new Leader of Opposition.Mon 00:52
  • Political developments in Malawi involve Peter Mutharika's career, the MCP aiming for Chakwera's comeback, and Simplex Chithyola demanding council creation in Parliament.Sun 23:51
• Harry Mkandawire →

  Malawian politician

  Nothing else this week.

Related events

• The Malawi Congress Party regime, led by Lazarus Chakwera, continues to govern and operate in Malawi.Jun 29
• Presidential tenure of Lazarus Chakwera in Malawi is facing scrutiny due to governance failures.Aug 19
• The Malawi Congress Party lost power to the Democratic Progressive Party after Chakwera was accused of abandoning the coalition pact.Jul 27
• Political figures Lazarus Chakwera and Joyce Banda were reported to be operating in Malawi, specifically in the district of Mangochi.Jun 10
• Peter Mutharika's team removed Lazarus Chakwera from office in Malawi, sidelining Jane Ansah.Sep 19