"Malawi heads to the polls Tuesday as the country battles high costs of living and fuel shortages. The incumbent president, 70-year-old Lazarus Chakwera, is seeking a second term. Fifteen others are running alongside the president, however, analysts see a horse race between the two top contenders. Chakwera, who is also a pastor, is facing off against 85-year-old law professor Peter Mutharika."
"Both parties have come under fire for allegations of corruption. The big tent opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is supporting Peter Mutharika, who had earlier served as Malawian president Image: Thoko Chikondi/AP Photo/picture alliance What do Malawians want? Lindani Kitchini, 47, wants to give Chakwera another 5 years. "We are saying give him another chance and we'll take the country to another level. Problems are always there in countries. We've seen notable developments," he told AFP."
Malawi holds presidential elections amid high living costs and fuel shortages, with incumbent Lazarus Chakwera seeking a second term against former president Peter Mutharika. Fifteen other candidates are running, but analysts see a close contest between the top two. Both Chakwera and Mutharika face corruption allegations and represent different parties: Chakwera from the Malawi Congress Party and Mutharika from the Democratic Progressive Party. Voter sentiment is mixed: some support Chakwera's continuity, others express nostalgia for Mutharika's economic management, while many young people are apathetic. A runoff will be required if no candidate secures over 50 percent.
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