Vote counting underway in Malawi’s Presidential election

Vote counting has begun following the closure of polling stations at 14:00 GMT in Malawi’s crucial presidential election.

Current President Lazarus Chakwera is seeking a second term, running against former President Peter Mutharika, with both candidates focusing on revitalizing the economy. If no candidate secures more than half of the votes, a runoff may be held.

Approximately 3.7 million votes were cast today, despite some delays at…