Will the same electoral commission, so heavily criticised in the court’s ruling, improve its capacity and arrange more credible elections?
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Politics and Society A great judgment, but court victories won’t deliver democracy in Malawi
A new round of elections offers an opportunity to strengthen civil and political freedoms.
Politics and Society Malawi’s court gives electoral justice in Africa a much-needed boost
But the Kenyan precedent cautions that it’s still too early to declare lasting victory for democracy.
Politics and Society Tippex election can’t erase Malawians’ dissatisfaction
Malawi’s opposition and civil society are ready for more protests over the presidential poll results.
Politics and Society What to expect from Malawi’s sixth poll since one-party rule ended
It’s an achievement in itself that Malawi is holding its sixth multi-party national elections since its transition from dictatorship under former President Kamuzu Banda.
Politics and Society “Sexual cleansing” and the hyena men of Malawi
“Sexual cleansing” is a common harmful practice in several African countries where a woman is expected to have sex after her first period, after becoming widowed, or after an abortion, as a cleansing ritual. In Malawi, girls are forced to have sex with a paid sex worker, known as a “hyena”, once they reach puberty.
Lifestyle The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Film based and set in Malawi to debut on Netflix
“The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” is the story of a Malawian boy who puts his education and science to work to build a wind turbine, saving his village from famine. The film, set to debut on Netflix, was shot in Malawi despite investor concerns.
Politics and Society It’s time for Malawi to quit tobacco
On World No Tobacco Day, the focus is usually on the health risks of cigarettes. But what about the way Big Tobacco exploits impoverished farmers in Malawi?
African identities 5 year-old girl with albinism Djeneba Diarra beheaded in suspected ritual murder in Mali
A five-year-old girl with albinism Djeneba Diarra was beheaded in a suspected ritual murder for her body parts in Mali. Her murder has caused an outrage in her home village and on social media. Prominent campaigner on albinism, Malian musician Salif Keita has commented on the murder of Djeneba, and pledged to fight for her justice.