Real-Time Coverage: Key Moments from Malawi’s Election Day
Real-Time Coverage: Key Moments from Malawi’s Election Day
LN24 / 1 minute
September 16, 2025
2 min read
As the sun sets on Malawi’s historic 2025 general election day, polling stations across the nation are wrapping up—official closing time is 4PM local.
From bustling queues in Lilongwe to vibrant vibes in Blantyre, as at 3pm the Malawi Electoral Commission said only 3 million of the 7 million registered voters had spoken on the presidency, parliament, and local councils. Counting kicks off immediately.
LN24 Internationals Hillary Panashe is on the ground, bringing us real-time updates and capturing the key moments and progress of the day.
Watch these excerpts:
MEC officials lead by example as they cast their votes — upholding transparency and trust in Malawi’s election process.
Sorting underway — Malawi’s ballots are being carefully organised as the count begins. Every vote counts.
Ballots sealed and ready — Malawi wraps up voting day as the nation awaits the results.
Secure delivery in progress — ballot boxes are being transported to tally centers as the counting phase begins. Ensuring every vote is protected.
