Malawi opposition demands answers over President Peter Mutharika's prolonged stay in South Africa

Asia-Pacific Business Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:21:01 GMT High confidence — 78/100

Mutharika returned to power in October last year after defeating then-president Lazarus Chakwera.
He previously governed Malawi between 2014 and 2020.
His latest absence comes amid growing public scrutiny of his frequent visits to South Africa.

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Mutharika returned to power in October last year after defeating then-president Lazarus Chakwera.
He previously governed Malawi between 2014 and 2020.
His latest absence comes amid growing public scrutiny of his frequent visits to South Africa.

Sources: BBC News