DPP tightens grip on Parliament after by-election victories

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the ruling party with a parliamentary majority, says it has further strengthened its grip on the National Assembly following the swearing-in of four newly elected Members of Parliament after the March 17 by-elections.

The development has reinforced the government side, with the party describing the outcome as a reflection of continued public confidence in President Arthur Peter Mutharika and the DPP-led administration.

Speaking during...