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Malawi:
The Banda Succession
African Arguments, 13 April 2012
Malawi prides itself on being a peaceful, friendly and law-abiding country, but it is also well-known for occasional lurches in the opposite direction. The recent transfer of… Read more »
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Malawi:
Social Media Activism Takes Root
IPS, 13 April 2012
As Malawians celebrate Joyce Banda's appointment as president on sites, like Facebook and Twitter, the increased use of social media in Malawi comes full circle as her new… Read more »
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Malawi:
272,000 Need Food Aid Through Lean Season - Survey
UNIRIN, 12 April 2012
Mary Lyford, a widow and subsistence farmer from Mbande village in southern Malawi's Chikhwawa District, has seven mouths to feed, besides her own, and little idea how she will… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Malawi - Demonstration of Africa's Political Maturity
The Herald, 13 April 2012
THE African continent welcomes the smooth power transfer in Malawi, which saw president Joyce Hilda Banda becoming Malawi and Southern Africa's first woman Head of State and… Read more »
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Malawi:
Top Ten Tasks for New President
OSISA, 12 April 2012
While there was a mixed reaction to the death of Bingu wa Mutharika, the ascendancy of Joyce Banda to the highest office in the land has given most Malawians hope that something… Read more »
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Malawi:
Banda Fires Top Mutharika Officials
ISS, 11 April 2012
Malawi's new President, Ms Joyce Banda, has taken some bold steps in her first week as President. She started by firing Inspector General of Police Peter Mukhito, who was appointed… Read more »
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Malawi:
Smooth Transition Is Cause for Cheer
OSISA, 11 April 2012
Africa is easily associated with failed elections, flawed constitutional arrangements, lack of democratic accountability, and volatile and violent political transitions. The death… Read more »
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Africa:
Southern Africa - Welcoming Our First Female President
Gender Links, 11 April 2012
Joyce Banda, has become Southern Africa's first, and Africa's second female president following the death of President Bingu wa Mutharika on April 5, 2012. Read more »
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Malawi:
The New President, Old Problems
Daily Maverick, 11 April 2012
When the Malawian government dithered in announcing President Bingu wa Mutharika's death on Thursday, anxious citizens feared the worst. A struggle for power would plunge Malawi… Read more »
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Africa:
Malawi Gives Africa 2nd Woman President
Informer, 9 April 2012
The continent of Africa now has a second woman holding the top leadership role in her country. Read more »
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Malawi:
Opposition Backs Banda As She Fires Police Chief
African Arguments, 10 April 2012
Monitoring from afar the Malawian reaction to the death of President Bingu wa Mutharika and the inauguration, after a brief succession struggle, of Joyce Banda as the new president… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Transition in Malawi - From Bingu Wa Mutharika to Rita Dominic
Daily Trust, 11 April 2012
The swearing in of Joyce Banda as Malawian President on Saturday 7th April 2012 was a major turning point in the country's march towards democracy. Read more »
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Malawi:
How Vice-President Joyce Banda Fell Out With President Mutharika
allAfrica, 6 April 2012
Malawi's Vice-President Joyce Banda gave her view of the deterioration of her relationship with President Bingu wa Mutharika in an interview with AllAfrica last September. She told… Read more »
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Southern Africa:
Constitutional Democracy Triumphs in Malawi
Times of Zambia, 9 April 2012
THE ascendance of Mrs Joyce Banda to the high office of President of Malawi in line with the provisions of the central African nation's constitution, following the death of Dr… Read more »
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Malawi:
Malawi - Joyce Banda is New President
Cameroon Tribune, 8 April 2012
Prominent women's rights advocate and Vice President, Joyce Banda was sworn in on Saturday April 7, 2012 as Malawi's new leader, following the death of President Bingu wa Mutharika… Read more »