Malawi is to hold a presidential election this week as the impoverished African nation grapples with an economic crisis and food and fuel shortages.

Malawi holds elections Tuesday to choose a president, lawmakers and local government councillors, the first national vote since a 2019 presidential election was nullified and redone a year later because of widespread irregularities.

According to the latest YouGov/Economist polling, the president's approval rating on the economy has hit -22 points.

Voting is underway in Malawi’s elections, where the country will choose a president, lawmakers and local government representatives

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