{"id":2239,"date":"2025-08-29T18:30:44","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T16:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swazidailynews.com\/?p=2239"},"modified":"2025-08-29T18:30:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T16:30:44","slug":"malawis-elections-a-regional-priority","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/genesisekucalenimedia.com\/edn\/2239\/news\/world\/malawis-elections-a-regional-priority\/","title":{"rendered":"Malawi\u2019s Elections: A Regional Priority"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Malawian General Elections, set for 16 September 2025, are expected to be closely watched across the region. 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