Malawi’s Constitutional Court has today ordered new Presidential elections.

“In the past months, Malawians have shown faith in the ongoing legal process and in their institutions. The European Union joins the calls made by the African Union and Southern African Development Community, addressed to all political leaders, to respect the ruling and use their influence to encourage its peaceful reception” reads the statement by the spokesperson of the European External Action Service, following the ruling of the Constitutional Court on the Presidential elections.

“The EU stands ready to accompany Malawi on the way ahead in view of preserving the unity and democratic credentials of the country, in cooperation with regional and international partners.