The Morning Call
Election officials have started counting votes in Malawi in what is considered unpredictable and a stiff challenge for the country’s incumbent leader Peter Mutharika who is seeking a second five year term. There were no significant reports of violence as millions trooped to cast their ballots on Tuesday for not just the presidential but also to elect lawmakers and local councillors.
The southern African country returned to multi-party elections in 1994 after 30 years of authoritarian rule.
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