Peter Mutharika has been sworn in for a second term as Malawi’s president after a decisive electoral victory over incumbent Lazarus Chakwera. The 85-year-old leader addressed a large crowd in Blantyre, acknowledging that he inherited a nation in profound economic crisis. He pointed to severe challenges, including acute food shortages, a crippling lack of foreign exchange, and rampant government borrowing. In his inaugural address, Mutharika pledged to make tough decisions and declared an end to the “honeymoon of looting” public funds. He also directly appealed to the international community, specifically mentioning US President Donald Trump, for investment and support. The outgoing president, while absent from the ceremony, had his party issue a statement wishing Mutharika success in his endeavors.
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