'You missed me, right?' The Malawian ex-president who pulled off a surprise comeback
Summary
Peter Mutharika, a former president of Malawi, is set to return to power after winning the recent general election. He previously served as president from 2014 to 2020 and was removed by a court ruling but has now defeated his rival, Lazarus Chakwera. Mutharika's return comes despite past allegations of corruption and a controversial period following the death of his brother, the former president.Key Facts
- Peter Mutharika, 85 years old, previously served as Malawi's president from 2014 to 2020.
- A court ruling removed him from office five years ago.
- Mutharika has won the latest general election against the current president, Lazarus Chakwera.
- He faced corruption allegations during his first presidency.
- Mutharika has a background in law and education, having taught at universities on three continents.
- He entered politics when his brother, Bingu wa Mutharika, became Malawi's president in 2004.
- After Bingu's death in 2012, Mutharika was involved in a power struggle, facing treason charges that were later dropped.
- Mutharika's first presidency saw infrastructure improvements with Chinese loans and reduced inflation.
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