Malawi police arrest eight for alleged election fraud
Published: 9/20/2025

Malawi police arrest eight for alleged election fraud as the country awaits final election results. Data entry clerks are accused of manipulating figures, stirring memories of the controversy surrounding the 2019 election annulment due to irregularities. Incumbent President Peter Mutharika leads the race, with candidate Lazarus Chakwera closely behind. Malawi's electoral commission is on high alert for any issues as more election results are expected to be released.



