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Court in Malawi orders new vote after May 2019 result annulled

Malawi Elections 3678 Lazarus Chakwera (left) and Saulos Chilima (centre) are challenging the victory of President Peter M

Mon, 3 Feb 2020 Source: bbc.com

Malawi's constitutional court has annulled last year's controversial election, which saw President Peter Mutharika re-elected.

The judge found there had been widespread irregularities in the May 21 vote.

This is the first election to be legally challenged since Malawi's independence. A new vote will take place within 151 days.

There have been regular anti-government protests since the election.

Source: bbc.com