Vote counting begun in Malawi following the closure of polling stations on crucial presidential election.
Current President Lazarus Chakwera is seeking a second term, running against former President Peter Mutharika, with both candidates focusing on revitalizing the economy. If no candidate secures more than half of the votes, a runoff may be held.
Approximately 3.7 million votes were casted, despite some delays at polling stations due to issues with fingerprint readers.
The Malawi Electoral Commission has until September 24 to announce presidential results, with parliamentary outcomes expected by September 30.
However, some polling stations experienced delays, primarily due to issues with biometric fingerprint readers, according to media report.