Riots break out over 'rigged' Malawi election

Opposition supporters rampaged through Malawi’s streets after electoral officials declared President Bakili Muluzi’s designated successor the winner of the impoverished southern African country’s third multi-party elections.

Riots break out over 'rigged' Malawi election

Opposition supporters rampaged through Malawi’s streets after electoral officials declared President Bakili Muluzi’s designated successor the winner of the impoverished southern African country’s third multi-party elections.

The seven-party Mgwirizano coalition protested that Thursday’s vote was rigged and maintained its leader was the rightful winner.

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