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Malawi presidential hopeful and son of Malawi’s ex-president quits

Blantyre, Malawi – The son of Malawi’s ex-president Bakili Muluzi on Monday resigned as as economic planning minister after President Joyce Banda said he did not have what it takes to run for the highest office. “It is with enormous … read more »

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Malawi president reshuffles cabinet, keeps finmin

New Malawian President Joyce Banda has named her cabinet from several opposition parties, state radio said on Thursday, in a move to garner broad parliamentary support and woo donors back to the impoverished nation. Banda, who this week fired the … read more »

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Malawi leaders fallout in court

Blantyre – Malawi’s President Bingu wa Mutharika has turned to the courts in his deepening feud with his deputy, his lawyer said on Wednesday, in a move aimed at finding a way to push her from office. Mutharika sacked his … read more »

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