1 week ago DPP opts Sameer Suleman for national assembly speaker candidature: Isn’t he fitting?

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has officially nominated Hon. Sameer Suleman, a Member of Parliament, as its candidate for the upcoming election of the Speaker of the National Assembly. The election is scheduled for October 29, 2025. The appointment, made in accordance with the party’s constitution, underscores the confidence of the party leadership in Suleman’s […] The post DPP opts Sameer Suleman for national assembly speaker candidature: Isn’t he fitting? appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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2 w. ago Bobi Wine’s defiant march: The voice of resistance echoes through Mityana

KAMPALA-(MaraviPost)-Bobi Wine has once again ignited the spirit of defiance and hope across Uganda with his latest declaration that “Nothing will stop us from reaching our people.” His message, shared on the social media platform X, resonated far beyond Mityana, symbolizing the unyielding determination of a movement that continues to challenge the status quo. The […] The post Bobi Wine’s defiant march: The voice of resistance echoes through Mityana appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago Bobi Wine’s Revolutionary Train Campaign kicks off across Uganda: #FreeUgandaNow

KAMPALA-(MaraviPost)-The revolutionary train, led by Musician Bobi Wine, originally known as Kyagulani Ssentamu Robert, started its countrywide campaign on Monday, 29 September 2025, marking the beginning of an ambitious nationwide initiative. Organizers have outlined the planned route and schedule for the first week of travel, promising to cover key towns and districts across the country. […] The post Bobi Wine’s Revolutionary Train Campaign kicks off across Uganda: #FreeUgandaNow appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago One on One with governing DPP Secretary General Peter Mukhitho after convincing victory over MCP

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) on Wednesday night announced the results of the presidential election and declared Democratic Progress Party (DPP)’s candidate Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika the winner. Jones Gadama of Maravi Post caught up with DPP’s Secretary General Peter Mukhito after convincing victory over Malawi Congress Party (MCP) in the 2025 General Elections Excerpts….. […] The post One on One with governing DPP Secretary General Peter Mukhitho after convincing victory over MCP appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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3 w. ago Turnout up, but surge in void votes exposes cracks in Malawi’s electoral system

Malawi’s September 16 2025 General Election recorded a strong voter turnout, but the unprecedented rise in null and void votes has exposed deep cracks in the country’s electoral system, raising questions about voter education and ballot design. According to Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) data, 5 502 982 voters—76.4 percent of the 7.2 million registered—cast their […] The post Turnout up, but surge in void votes exposes cracks in Malawi’s electoral system appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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4 w. ago Bobi Wine officially nominated as Presidential Candidate ahead of Uganda’s 2026 Elections: A deep dive into his political prospects

KAMPALA-(MaraviPost)-Bobi Wine has been successfully nominated as a presidential candidate ahead of Uganda’s January 2026 general elections. The nomination solidifies his position as a leading opposition figure challenging the incumbent government. Wine, a former musician turned politician, has gained widespread popularity for his advocacy for youth empowerment, human rights, and government accountability. He first entered […] The post Bobi Wine officially nominated as Presidential Candidate ahead of Uganda’s 2026 Elections: A deep dive into his political prospects appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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