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2019 Elections Stocktaking; Two Years Gone

The month of May marks exactly two years since we had the first Tripartite Elections in Malawi where elections are held once every five years, not considering by-elections. Immediately after the elections, MEC came out to tout the electoral

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Of Trump and Party Nomination Process

Donald Trump has secured enough voters to be candidate for the Republican Party. It was very clear that the Republican portiburo were against his choice and were scheming means of stopping him. Some even came out in the open

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Exit Primaries, Enter Opinion Polls

It is clear that Democrat, Hilary Clinton will face Republican, Donald Trump in the race for the oval office as America goes to polls November 8 this year. As we draw nigh to the polling day opinion polls become

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Why 18 Years the Magic Voting Age?

Today, (June 22, 2016) Japan is expected to announce a revision of the voting age to 18 from 20 and this will be applied in the upcoming House of Councillors scheduled for July 10 this year. Voting age is

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Of Brexit and Voting Pattern Statistics

Of recent “Brexit” has become a buzzword in current affairs discussion. It is nothing but an abbreviation of "British exit", and refers to the June 23, 2016 referendum by British voters to exit the European Union. The law in

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Vote Counting Process: Malawi vs UK

We continue learning from UK and Malawi in light of the Brexit referendum held on June 23, 2016. About 32 million people voted in the Brexit representing a turnout of 72 percent, which is the highest since 1992. Unlike

October 18, 2018

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Role of Elections in Democracy, Afrobarometer Statistics

Regular, free, and fair elections are a cornerstone of democracy. As September 15 is the International Day of Democracy, we take time to reflect on the report released by Afrobarometer Project on this day covering 28 countries on how

October 18, 2018

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MEC voted most transparent public institution

The Malawi Electoral Commission has this year again been given the Golden Key award as the Most Open and Transparent Public Institution in Malawi. The award is given by the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA Malawi) as part

October 18, 2018

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Now it’s Your Turn to Register, Lilongwe District & City

The Malawi electoral commission will conduct the third phase of voter registration in Lilongwe district and Lilongwe city Council from 30th July 2018 up to 12th August 2018. The registration centres will be opening from 8AM to 4Pm including lunch hour,

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2019 Elections Stocktaking; Two Years Gone

Of Trump and Party Nomination Process

Exit Primaries, Enter Opinion Polls

Why 18 Years the Magic Voting Age?

Of Brexit and Voting Pattern Statistics

Vote Counting Process: Malawi vs UK

Role of Elections in Democracy, Afrobarometer Statistics

MEC voted most transparent public institution

Now it’s Your Turn to Register, Lilongwe District & City

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