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词条 List of political parties in Malawi
释义

  1. The rise of multi-party rule in Malawi

  2. The parties (in alphabetical order)

  3. Table of political parties

  4. Party coalitions

  5. Party by year

  6. See also

  7. References

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This article lists political parties in Malawi. Malawi has a multi-party system with over 40 registered political parties.The political process in Malawi is such that parties are voted into power. Parties participate in an electoral process. The parties with the most representation in the National Assembly are the People's Party (PP), Malawi Congress Party (MCP), United Democratic Front (UDF), and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).

The rise of multi-party rule in Malawi

The Nyasaland African Congress led the anti-colonial movements in Malawi under the leadership of Kamuzu Banda. When the NAC was banned it changed its name to the Malawi Congress Party which led Malawi to independence and continued to rule from 1964 until 1994, under a one party state system. This system was challenged by political activists throughout the years, however Banda's dictatorship suppressed opposition, creating a culture of silence.

By 1992, Chakufwa Chihana, a trade unionist, lecturer and activist, became the catalyst for a multi-party system in Malawi.[1] He led an underground political movement that aimed at democratic multi-party rule.[2] He was the first person to openly challenge the system.[1] He was arrested in 1992 when he returned to Malawi and his arrest heightened both domestic and international pressure.[1] Chihana's freedom was supported by Amnesty International as well as the Robert F. Kennedy Association.[1] Due to growing pressure, Banda agreed to hold a referendum to let the public decide on the issue of multi-party rule. During the 1993 referendum, Malawians voted for a multi-party system and it became legal to form political parties in Malawi. Chihana's movement lead to the formation of his party, Alliance for Democracy (AFORD). Other prominent parties formed and emerged as well, notably the United Democratic Front which was founded by Bakili Muluzi. Malawi's first multi-party elections were held in 1994. The MCP contested in these elections as well. The UDF under the charismatic Bakili Muluzi won these elections becoming the first party that was democratically voted into power in Malawi. Chihana's party came third, and he was awarded the position of second Vice-President.[3] However, Chihana has made his mark on Malawi's history and is known as the "father of democracy" in Malawi.[4][5] Malawi had peacefully ushered in multi-party rule which continues until today.

The parties (in alphabetical order)

  • Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) – Founded in 1993 by Chakufwa Chihana
  • Democratic Progressive Party – in 2005 by Bingu wa Mutharika
  • Malawi Congress Party – Founded in 1959 by Hastings Banda
  • Mgwirizano Coalition
    • Malawi Democratic Party
    • Malawi Forum for Unity and Development (MAFUNDE)
    • Movement for Genuine Democratic Change
    • National Unity Party (NUP)
    • People's Progressive Movement
    • People's Transformation Party (PETRA)
    • Republican Party
  • National Democratic Alliance
  • People's Party (PP) – Founded in 2011 by Joyce Banda
  • United Democratic Front – Founded in 1994 by Bakili Muluzi

Table of political parties

Party Acronym Year Founded Founder President Vice-president Party colours Slogan Emblem Status
Alliance for Democracy AFORD 1993 Chakufwa Chihana Dindi Gowa-Nyasulu VP PC S E Active
Congress for Democracy (Malawi) CODE YR Ralph Kasambara Ralph Kasambara VP Light blue S E Active
Democratic Progressive Party DPP 2005 Bingu wa Mutharika Peter Mutharika Goodall Gondwe Light blue S E Active
Malawi Congress Party MCP 1959 Kamuzu Banda Dr Lazarus Chakwera VP Black, red, green Kwacha cockeral Active
Malawi Forum for Unity and Development MAFUNDE 2004 F P VP PC S EActive
Movement for Genuine Democratic Change A 2004 F P VP PC S E unknown
Malawi Democratic Party MDP 2004 Kamlepo Kalua Kamlepo Kalua VP PC S E unknown
National Democratic Alliance NDC YR Brown Mpinganjira P VP PC S E Dissolved
National Unity Party NUP 2004 F P VP PC S E Active
New Republican Party NRP 2009 Gwanda Chakuamba Gwanda Chakuamba VP PC S E unknown
People's Party PP 2011 Joyce Banda Joyce Banda VP Orange Unity, Equality, Development lock and key Active
Peoples Progressive Movement PPM 2003 Mark Katsonga & Aleke Banda Mark Katsonga VP PC S E unknown
People's Transformation Party PETRA YR Kamuzu Chibambo Kamuzu Chibambo VP PC S E Active
Republican Party RP 2004 Stanely Masauli & Gwanda Chakuamba Stanely Masauli VP PC S E unknown
United Democratic Front UDF 1992 Bakili Muluzi Austin Muluzi VPYellow S E Active

Party coalitions

Coalition Name Acronym Coalition Parties Year(s) President Vice-President Party Colors Slogan Emblem Status
Mgwirizano Coalition MC MDP, MAFUNDE, MGDC, NUP, PPM, PETRA, RP 2004 P VP PC S E Dissolved
Grand Coalition GC CODE, PP, PPM, PETRA, UDF2011–present P VP PC S E Active

Party by year

  • 2014 - Present (DPP)
  • 2012 - 2014 (PP)
  • 2009 – 2012 (DPP)
  • 1994 – 2009 (UDF)
  • 1964 – 1994 (MCP)

See also

  • Cabinet of Malawi
  • Politics of Malawi
  • Elections in Malawi
  • List of political parties by country

References

1. ^{{cite web|last=Cordrey |first=James |url=http://articles.philly.com/1993-11-17/news/25947879_1_political-prisoner-chakufwa-chihana-multiparty-elections/2 |title=Malawi Opposition Leader Tells of Years in Prison Chakufwa Chihana Thanked The Local Chapter of Amnesty International For His Release. - Philly.com |publisher=Articles.philly.com |date=13 June 1993}}
2. ^https://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/15/world/africa/15chihana.html?_r=1
3. ^{{cite web|author=Shola Adenekan |url=https://www.theguardian.com/news/2006/jul/13/guardianobituaries.mainsection |title=Obituary: Chakufwa Chihana | News |publisher=The Guardian |date=}}
4. ^[https://archive.is/20120710035229/http://fearlessgeneration.com/?p=36 ]
5. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.ovguide.com/chakufwa-chihana-9202a8c04000641f8000000000e12725 |title=Chakufwa Chihana Video | Interviews |publisher=Ovguide.com |date=}}
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