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October 15, 2026

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MEC Elected to A-WEB Executive Board for 2026–2028

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has been elected to the Executive Board of the Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB) for a two-year term covering 2026 to 2028, during the organisation’s 7th General Assembly in Manila, Philippines, held from

October 14, 2026

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MEC Wins 2026 Excellence in Crisis Communication Award

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has received the 2026 Excellence in Crisis Communication Award from the Public Relations Society of Malawi (PRSM), in recognition of its methodical and professional approach to crisis management and communication. The award citation commended

October 2, 2026

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MEC APPOINTS ANDREW KAMKWALALA AS ACTING CHIEF ELECTIONS OFFICER

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has appointed Mr Andrew Kamkwalala as Acting Chief Elections Officer, with immediate effect, following the resignation of Mr Andrew Mpesi. In a Public Notice issued on 25 September 2026, MEC Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja

September 27, 2026

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MEC Chairperson Challenges Political Scientists to Bring Democracy Discourse Closer to Citizens

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja has challenged the Political Science Association (PSA) to take political science beyond academic circles and make its knowledge more accessible and relevant to ordinary Malawians. Justice Mtalimanja made the call on

August 23, 2026

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MEC Holds National Conference on Post-Election Review of 2025 General Election

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) on 20 August 2026 held a National Conference on the Post-Election Review (PER) of the 2025 General Election, bringing together key stakeholders to reflect on the conduct of the election, identify lessons and agree

August 19, 2026

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Malawi Holds Peaceful By-Elections, Declares Results

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has successfully conducted by-elections in four constituencies and nine wards, marking the first such electoral exercise following the country’s General Election held in September 2025. Polling took place on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, with

August 19, 2026

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MEC concludes handing over records to Parliament

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has completed handing over all polling records for the 16 September 2025 General Election to the Clerk of Parliament, as required by law. The process, which was conducted by region, concluded on Monday, 24

August 19, 2026

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MEC Hands Over Polling Records to Parliament

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has formally handed over polling records from the 2025 General Election to the Malawi Parliament, as required by section the Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government Elections Act. Speaking during the handover ceremony at the

August 19, 2026

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MEC Engages Six Pre-Election Observer Missions Ahead of 2025 General Election

As Malawi moves closer to its historic tripartite General Election scheduled for 16 September 2025, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has met with six international pre-election observer missions as part of its commitment to transparency, openness, and international electoral

August 19, 2026

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Malawi Holds Risk and Gender Training with Support from AU, COMESA and International IDEA

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) held a three-day capacity-building workshop in Lilongwe, supported by the African Union (AU), COMESA, and International IDEA, aimed at strengthening electoral risk management and addressing gender-based violence in elections. This initiative comes as the

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News Updates

MEC Elected to A-WEB Executive Board for 2026–2028

MEC Wins 2026 Excellence in Crisis Communication Award

MEC APPOINTS ANDREW KAMKWALALA AS ACTING CHIEF ELECTIONS OFFICER

MEC Chairperson Challenges Political Scientists to Bring Democracy Discourse Closer to Citizens

MEC Holds National Conference on Post-Election Review of 2025 General Election

Malawi Holds Peaceful By-Elections, Declares Results

MEC concludes handing over records to Parliament

MEC Hands Over Polling Records to Parliament

MEC Engages Six Pre-Election Observer Missions Ahead of 2025 General Election

Malawi Holds Risk and Gender Training with Support from AU, COMESA and International IDEA

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