Malawi Electoral Commission Cautions Parties Against Declaring Victory

The head of Malawi’s electoral commission, Annabel Mtalimanja, has warned political parties against prematurely declaring victory in the recent elections, emphasizing that only the commission has the authority to release official results. With nearly all votes counted, the commission is expected to announce the outcome after verification to prevent challenges, as candidates Lazarus Chakwera and Peter Mutharika vie for the presidency amid a severe economic crisis.

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