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Malawi Court Nullifies May Presidential Elections

Lameck Masina

   LILONGWE, MALAWI - Aconstitutionalcourt in Malawion Mondaynullified the
   election President Peter Mutharika won last May, citing massive
   irregularities during the process.

   The verdictresulted from acourt challenge filed bySaulosChilima, leader
   of the opposition United Transformation Movement Party, and
   LazarusChakwera, leader of the Malawi Congress Party.

   The court called for fresh elections within 150 daysand
   alsoreinstatedformer Vice PresidentSaulosChilima.

   Judge HealeyPotani'sannouncement of the verdict spurredinstant
   celebrations from opposition supporters who attended the court session.

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