Policeman killed in post-poll violence

A policeman was last week stoned to death during clashes between pro- and anti-government protesters ahead of President Peter Mutharika's first public meeting since Malawi's disputed election. A report on the News24 site notes that a wave of protests over the May poll has gripped Malawi since May and Msundwe has been a hotbed of demonstrations. 'We have lost a police officer,' said police spokesman James Kadadzera who blamed 'rioters and criminals'. Anti-government protesters had blocked the main road in Msundwe to stop supporters of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party from travelling to Mutharika's first rally in the city since his poll win. Mutharika later stuck a conciliatory tone, urging the country to unite. 'Let's not burn it down,' he said.