Malawi’s Parliament Concludes Extended Six-Year Term, Setting Stage for 2025 Elections

Malawi’s Parliament has concluded its six-year term, marking the end of an extended legislative period.
The lawmakers, elected in 2019, served beyond the constitutionally mandated five-year term due to electoral anomalies in the previous presidential election.

As the parliamentarians depart, some will seek re-election, while others will not return. Their fate now lies with the approximately 8 million Malawian voters who will cast their ballots on September 16, 2025, to elect the nation’s new leaders.

A notable highlight of this parliamentary term was the election of Catherine Gotani Hara as Speaker, the first woman to hold the presiding officer position in the National Assembly.

The Malawi Parliament plays a crucial role in national governance, with members representing diverse constituencies and participating in the legislative process.

As the country prepares for the upcoming elections, citizens will have the opportunity to shape Malawi’s future by electing new representatives or re-electing incumbents.