Malawi is to hold a presidential election this week as the impoverished African nation grapples with an economic crisis and food and fuel shortages.

Voting is underway in Malawi’s elections, where the country will choose a president, lawmakers and local government representatives

According to the latest YouGov/Economist polling, the president's approval rating on the economy has hit -22 points.

President Donald Trump faces a similar economic environment to the one that cost Kamala Harris the White House.

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Argentina’s firebrand president – and his programme of austerity – face an even tougher electoral test in October.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, when Moore took office in January of 2023, Maryland's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.3%, the 5th lowest in the country. In July of 2025 it was 3.4%, 14th lowest of the 50 states.