By Twink Jones Gadama United Democratic Front (UDF) President, Atupele Muluzi, has expressed his support for Somaliland’s commitment to democratic values ahead of its Presidential and Parliamentary Elections. Muluzi met with President Mussa Biti Abdi of Somaliland alongside a group of election observers from the Brenthurst Foundation. Muluzi emphasized that Somaliland’s dedication to democracy sends […]
The United Democratic Front (UDF) top governing body has adopted a new constitution, which has resolved to trim presidential powers. UDF president Atupele Muluzi has confirmed the development saying the national working committee and the national chairperson, together with the president, will collectively be making decisions for the party. Political and governance commentator Wonderful Mkhutche […]
A group named Friends of Atupele Muluzi has called on United Democratic Front (UDF) President Atupele Muluzi not to accept a secondary position in any alliance the party may join ahead of the 2025 elections. Speaking at a press briefing in Lilongwe on Friday, the group’s Secretary General, Stain Chidothe, emphasized that they would only […]
By Burnett Munthali Political analyst Wonderful Mkhutche has suggested that there is a strong possibility that the United Democratic Front (UDF) could enter into an alliance with the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) as the country approaches next year’s general elections. “It is evident that UDF will join forces with MCP, especially considering what transpired […]
By Burnett Munthali Atupele Muluzi’s assertions regarding the United Democratic Front (UDF) moving forward independently, while simultaneously downplaying the need for alliances, reflect a troubling complacency that could have severe repercussions for the party and the broader opposition in Malawi. The UDF’s inability to secure even half a million votes in the 2019 elections should […]
By Burnett Munthali In a surprising turn of events, several United Democratic Front (UDF) members have defied the party’s leadership under Atupele Muluzi and his father, former President Bakili Muluzi, by participating in a joint press briefing organized by opposition parties Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Alliance for Democracy (AFORD), and United Transformation Movement (UTM). The […]
Atupele Muluzi has been officially announced as the president of the United Democratic Front at the party’s national convention currently underway at Comesa Hall in Blantyre. Nandin Patel from Mtendere Elections Support Network which is managing the elective conference, has made the announcement saying Muluzi has gone unopposed on the position.
By Burnett Munthali Blantyre, Malawi — Former President Bakili Muluzi has stressed the urgent need for national dialogue to address the growing debt crisis Malawi is facing. Speaking to Times reporters this afternoon at the United Democratic Front (UDF) National Convention, Muluzi highlighted the alarming rise in the country’s debt, which now exceeds K15 trillion. […]
√Citizens feel used and dumped: they curse their vote √4 years on: what they say of Tonse The hope has fade away completely. Euphoria after Malawi’s presidential election in June 2020 are fast turning into a bunch of unexpected frustrations among some voters; four years down the line. They feel used and dumped. Others even […]
United Democratic Front (UDF) on Sunday held a mass rally in Mzuzu as part of its 30th anniversary in the country Taking the stage as guest speaker, former UDF President Atupele Muluzi has said the turnout at the rally symbolises two things; that the UDF is still strong and that Malawians want change of leadership. […]
