The move could undermine Lilongwe’s pursuit of a new programme with the International Monetary Fund

The 85-year-old’s victory last month was a referendum on the cost of living in a country where inflation hovers near 30%, fuel and foreign currency are scarce and poverty is endemic

His return as president highlights the country’s deep political divides, rooted in regional loyalties

However, a high court judge said the president and his Malawi Congress Party can proceed with a judicial review of alleged irregularities

Victory very unlikely for the incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera

The country’s high-stakes vote has been plagued by allegations of cheating, rivalry and arrests, leading to a demand for transparency

The former president, long dismissed as yesterday’s man, has become the improbable vessel of hope for millions in the poverty-stricken country

The next elections are due in September 2025, but will the next government enable the country to overcome its economic hardships?