Malawi police arrest eight for alleged election fraud

The Malawi police have arrested eight individuals for alleged election fraud. This comes after the 2019 presidential election result was annulled by the country's high court due to widespread vote tampering. The arrests were made in the run-up to the re-run presidential election scheduled for June 23, 2020. The authorities are taking these measures to ensure a free and fair electoral process, as the previous election was marred by irregularities. The eight suspects are accused of various offenses, including voter registration malpractice, ballot stuffing, and the destruction of election materials. The investigation is ongoing, and more arrests are expected as the authorities work to address the issues that led to the annulment of the 2019 election. The upcoming re-run election is seen as a crucial test for Malawi's democracy, and the government has vowed to take a firm stance against any attempts to undermine the integrity of the electoral process.