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What to Know About Malawi’s Presidential Election

The decision by the country’s top court to overturn the last presidential race was hailed as a victory for democracy. But there are fears corruption will taint the vote on Tuesday.

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Lazarus Chakwera, the incumbent president of Malawi, in Lilongwe in July. Malawians will head to the polls on Sept. 16.
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After Landmark Election, a Frustrated Malawi Returns to Polls

The decision by the country’s top court to overturn the last presidential race was hailed as a victory for democracy. But there are fears corruption will taint the vote on Tuesday.

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Lazarus Chakwera, the incumbent president of Malawi, in Lilongwe in July. Malawians will head to the polls on Sept. 16.
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