Malawi’s Chakwera Concedes Defeat, Pledges Peaceful Transition

Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has conceded defeat to his predecessor, Peter Mutharika, setting the stage for a peaceful transfer of power. Speaking via the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Chakwera said he had phoned Mutharika to congratulate him, acknowledging that his rival had secured an “insurmountable lead” in the September 16 general election.