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Vote counting underway in Malawi's Presidential election

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

Breakdown
  • Vote counting began after polling stations closed in Malawi's presidential election.
  • Incumbent Lazaras Chakwera faces former president Peter Mutharika, both focusing on the economy. 8s
  • About 3.7 million votes were cast despite delays caused by fingerprint reader issues. 20s
  • The Electoral Commission has until September 24 to announce presidential results. 28s
  • Polling station challenges were managed, with alternative voting methods provided. 44s
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