Malawians have elected a new president, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, the former leader of Malawi who has been re-elected to take over after Pastor Lazarus Chakwera.
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Read E-PaperOutgoing Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has officially accepted defeat, putting an end to speculation about the outcome of the polls.
He personally phoned Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika to extend his congratulations following the election results.
The concession comes after several tense days of uncertainty, paving the way for the Malawi Electoral Commission to confirm Mutharika’s decisive victory.
