Joyce Banda was sworn in as Malawi's new president and first female leader on Saturday, calling for reconciliation after her predecessor and onetime political rival, Bingu wa Mutharika, died of a heart attack on Thursday.
The Malawi government officially confirmed Saturday the death of its president Bingu wa Mutharika, two days after political sources said he had died of a heart attack. His rival, Vice President Joyce Banda, is next in line for the presidency.
Malawi’s 78-year-old president, Bingu wa Mutharika, died Friday following a heart attack, government sources said. Vice-President Joyce Banda is next in line, but his banishment from the party may complicate the transition.
Malawi's President Bingu wa Mutharika was unconscious in hospital Thursday after suffering a heart attack. The 78-year-old vowed two weeks ago that he would govern until his term ends in 2014, despite demands for his resignation.
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First, an exclusive report from our team in Somalia, where some starving refugees are facing a choice between food and security. Next, to Ivory Coast where President Alassane Ouattara's promise to pursue justice has come under scrutiny. Finally, Madonna's troubles in Malawi- an abandoned project and a law suit.
Pop star Madonna’s charity education project in Malawi faces legal action by former employees who claim they were unfairly dismissed, after the singer (pictured, second from right) failed on Wednesday to prevent the proceedings.
Troops patrolled the street of Malawi's major cities on Thursday after two days of anti-government protests left at least 18 people dead. President Bingu wa Mutharika, who has been blamed for the country's economic woes, said he would not step down.
INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Thurs., 10/2/2011: Many US hospitals are banning smokers (not just smoking) in the workplace; Japan is cracking down on pornographic manga comics...and Malawi is seeking to ban public farting! Malawi's priorities are perhaps askew seeing as the US and Germany are withholding aid because of the country's refusal to repeal laws that criminalize homosexuality and gag the print press. We open with The Guardian's which reveals Egyptian Army involvement in torture and detentions.
Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika has pardoned a gay couple sentenced to 14 years in jail for holding the country's first same-sex wedding. The announcement followed talks between the president and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
