The Rise And Fall Of Tonse Alliance

Table of Contents

Part 1: The rise of the Tonse Alliance

1. The genesis of the Alliance – The political landscape before 2020 and the need for opposition unity.
2. The 2019 Presidential Election dispute – Electoral fraud allegations and the court battle that led to the annulment.
3. The Constitutional Court ruling – The historic judgment that nullified the 2019 election.
4. Negotiations for a united opposition – The formation of the Tonse Alliance and its power-sharing agreement.
5. The 2020 fresh presidential election campaign – Key promises, strategies, and public reception.
6. The Tonse Alliance victory – The 2020 election results and the transition of power.

Part 2: Governance under the Tonse Alliance

7. The first 100 days in office – Early policy decisions and governance challenges.
8. Economic policies and their impact – The promise of one million jobs and economic realities.
9. Corruption and governance issues – Efforts to fight corruption versus emerging scandals.
10. The relationship between MCP and UTM – Tensions and power struggles within the alliance.
11. Public expectations vs. reality – How the administration handled key sectors like agriculture, health, and education.

Part 3: The Challenges and decline of the Tonse Alliance

12. Internal conflicts and power struggles – Frictions between Chakwera, Chilima, and their allies.
13. Economic hardships and public discontent – Rising inflation, unemployment, and social unrest.
14. Policy failures and broken promises – How key pledges like the one million jobs failed to materialize.
15. Scandals and corruption allegations – Cases that tarnished the credibility of the alliance.
16. The 2023 political shifts – Growing opposition and discontent within the government.
17. Coalition instability and splits – UTM’s dissatisfaction and emerging political factions.

Part 4: The fall of the Tonse Alliance

18. Key events leading to the collapse – Loss of public trust and growing opposition momentum.
19. The 2025 General Election Campaign – The political realignments and the collapse of the alliance.

Part 5: Reflections and lessons learned

20. The future of coalition politics in Malawi – Lessons for future political alliances.
21. Conclusion – The legacy of the Tonse Alliance and its impact on Malawi’s democracy.