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Malawi's New President Chakwere Vows Unity to Fight Poverty

In an inauguration marking the first time a sitting African president was removed by a court-ordered election rerun, Lazarus Chakwere - a theologian - was sworn in on June 28. His inaugural address has promised a government that serves rather than rules; inspires rather than infuriates; "that fights for you and not against you". Amid public pride in Malawi about a peaceful transition, health professionals hope the new government will move to address the health emergency of COVID-19, which Chakwere did not mention in his speech.

Malawi: Chakwera's Inauguration Speech Hailed As 'Inspiring'

Nyasa Times, 6 July 2020

Prominent Malawians and ordinary citizens roundly hailed President Lazarus Chakwera's speech at inauguration ceremony at Kamuzu Barracks in Lilongwe as "inspiring" and said it… Read more »
Malawi: Opposition Leader Sworn in As President After Repeat Vote

DW, 28 June 2020

Lazarus Chakwera has called for unity and vowed during his inauguration speech "to make Malawi a peaceful, prosperous nation." The former evangelical preacher won last week's rerun… Read more »

Government of Malawi

Dr. Dr. Lazarus Mccarthy Chakwera and Saulos Chilima taking oath as president and vice president of Malawi.

Malawi: Chakwera Takes Oath of Office

MBC, 28 June 2020

Tonse Alliance torch-bearer Dr. Lazarus Chakwera was on Sunday sworn in as the sixth President of Malawi, alongside his running mate Dr. Saulos Chilima as Vice President, at a… Read more »
Malawi: Acceptance Speech by Newly Inaugurated President Lazarus Mccarthy Chakwera

Malawi, 28 June 2020

My Fellow Citizens, Read more »