On Tuesday, 7.2 million registered voters in Malawi will head to the ballot boxes for a day of voting in three elections: presidential, parliamentary and local. In the presidential election, incumbent president Lazarus Chakwera is seeking a second term in office, while former presidents Peter Mutharika and Joyce Banda are attempting political comebacks. All 17 candidates have pledged to address the worsening economic hardship, which is the defining issue of this election. Soaring inflation, unaffordable fuel prices, mass unemployment and a lack of foreign exchange are all exacerbating the country's already dire situation.
Also, in Cameroon, Issa Tchiroma Bakary has been chosen as the opposition coalition's presidential candidate ahead of the 12 October elections. Aged 76, Tchiroma Bakary will represent several other opposition figures in their attempt to unseat the incumbent President, Paul Biya, who is seeking an eighth term in office.
And this weekend saw the return of the Lagos Comic Convention — Africa's biggest celebration of comics, animation, geek culture and gaming. Now in its 13th year, Lagos Comic Con has grown to become a haven for comic enthusiasts, with hundreds flocking to Nigeria's cultural hub to enjoy the event. Many cosplayers spent months preparing costumes to bring their favourite characters to life.
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