Malawi president faces tough election against deputy, former pastor


  • World
  • Thursday, 16 May 2019

BLANTYRE, Malawi (Reuters) - Malawi's President Peter Mutharika is in for a stern test at next week's elections, challenged by a field of candidates including his deputy - a onetime ally turned rival - and a former pastor who accuses him of corruption.

Former law professor Mutharika, 78, is trying to secure a second five-year presidential term on Tuesday, when Malawians will also vote for a new parliament and local government councillors.

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