Official results announced on 27 June gave Chakwera a clear majority in the 23 June vote. The election followed the Constitutional Court’s annulment of the 2019 result.

What happened

The rerun was conducted under a majority requirement established by the court. Domestic observers praised the peaceful transfer despite logistical and political pressure.

Why it mattered

The outcome marked a rare case in which an African opposition candidate won a rerun ordered after judicial findings of electoral malpractice.

Consequences

Mutharika conceded, and Chakwera was sworn in as president, promising institutional reform and action against corruption.

Sources

• Reuters
• Malawi Electoral Commission