Registered Political Parties
Find below a searchable and filterable list of all registered political parties in Malawi. You can explore by name, abbreviation or leader and use the search box to quickly find the party you need. We regularly update this list to ensure accuracy and transparency.
| Party Name | Abbreviation | Leader | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Democracy | AFORD | Hon. Enock Chakufwa Chihana | 1993 |
| United Democratic Front | UDF | Atupele Muluzi | 1993 |
| Malawi Congress Party | MCP | Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera | 1993 |
| Malawi Forum For Unity and Development | MAFUNDE | George Nnensa | 2002 |
| People’s Transformation Party | PETRA | Kamuzu Walter Chibambo | 2002 |
| Peoples Progressive Movement | PPM | Mark Katsonga Phiri | 2021 |
| Democratic Progressive Party | DPP | Professor Arthur Peter Wamutharika | 2005 |
| People’s Party | PP | Dr. Joyce Banda | 2011 |
| Assembly for Democracy and Development | ADD | Dr. Cassim Chilumpha | 2021 |
| Freedom Party | FP | Hon. Khumbo Hastings Kachali | 2021 |
| Umodzi Party | UP | Prof. John Eugenes Chisi | 2021 |
| Mbakuwaku Movement for Development | MMD | Peter Dominico Sinosi Sylvester Driver Mbakuwaku Kuwani | 2018 |
| United Transformation Movement Party | UTM | Dr. Dalitso S. Kabambe | 2018 |
| Muvi Wachilungamo Revolution Party | MRP | Saunders Juma | 2023 |
| Liberation for Economic Freedom Party | LEFP | Prophet David Mbewe | 2023 |
| National Development Party | NDP | Frank Tumpale Mwenifumbo | 2024 |
| People Development Party | PDP | Ho. Dr. Kondwani Nankhumwa | 2024 |
| Democratic People’s Congress Party | DEPECO | Dr. Christopher Theophilus Daza | 2024 |
| Nzika Coalition Party | NCP | Christopher Mike Chiomba | 2024 |
| National Patriotic Party | NPP | Dr. Daniel Sijipunda Dube | 2024 |
| Patriotic Citizens Party | PCP | Jordan Sauti | 2025 |
| Solidarity Alliance Party | SAP | Dr. Buchizga Victor Madhlopa | 2025 |
| Anyamata Atsikana Azimai Party | AAA | Akwame Bandawe | 2025 |
| Odya Zake Alibe Mulandu Party | OZAM | Michael Usi | 2025 |
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