Malawi’s vice president, Joyce Banda, was sworn in as president Saturday in the capital, Lilongwe, following confirmation that President Bingu wa Mutharika died suddenly on Thursday. Ms. Banda, who is Malawi’s first female president, was expelled from the ruling party in 2010. But she kept the vice presidency and now ascends to the presidency by […]
Banda Sworn In as Malawi’s President
Posted April 7th, 2012 at 3:40 pm (UTC-5)
Malawi’s vice president, Joyce Banda, was sworn in as president Saturday in the capital, Lilongwe, following confirmation that President Bingu wa Mutharika died suddenly on Thursday. Ms. Banda, who is Malawi’s first female president, was expelled from the ruling party in 2010. But she kept the vice presidency and now ascends to the presidency by […]
Banda Sworn In as Malawi’s President
Posted April 7th, 2012 at 12:40 pm (UTC-5)
Malawi’s vice president, Joyce Banda, was sworn in as president Saturday following confirmation that President Bingu wa Mutharika died suddenly on Thursday. Ms. Banda, who becomes Malawi’s first female president, ascended to the presidency as mandated by the national constitution. She took the oath of office in the capital, Lilongwe. The Malian government officially confirmed […]
Malawi Mourns Death of President Mutharika
Posted April 7th, 2012 at 9:45 am (UTC-5)
Malawi’s vice president Joyce Banda has called for calm as the nation mourns its late President Bingu wa Mutharika, who died of a heart attack on Thursday. Ms. Banda told reporters Saturday that flags will be flown at half-staff and that broadcasters should play “somber” music for the next 10 days. Malawi State radio confirmed […]
US Expresses Concern about Malawi Power Transfer
Posted April 7th, 2012 at 4:00 am (UTC-5)
The United States says it wants to see a transfer of power in Malawi, following the death of the country’s president. Malawi officials say President Bingu wa Mutharika died of a heart attack. The U.S. State Department said Friday that Washington expects Malawi to observe its constitution, which lays out a clear path for succession. […]
Malawi Confirms Death of President Mutharika
Posted April 7th, 2012 at 3:50 am (UTC-5)
Malawi State radio is confirming President Bingu wa Mutharika is dead. Saturday’s official announcement follows multiple reports quoting medical and government sources on the president’s death. Mr. Mutharika was rushed to a hospital Thursday in the capital, Lilongwe, after falling ill at his home. On Friday, medical and government sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, […]
U.S. Expresses Concern about Malawi Power Transfer
Posted April 6th, 2012 at 1:55 pm (UTC-5)
The United States says it wants to see a transfer of power in Malawi, following the apparent death of the country’s president. Malawi’s government has not confirmed the death of President Bingu wa Mutharika, who is reported to have died of a heart attack Thursday. The U.S. State Department said Friday that Washington expects Malawi […]
Malawians Still Awaiting Word on President
Posted April 6th, 2012 at 1:40 pm (UTC-5)
MULUZI ACT PART 1, PART 2 in Dalet House Shared Friday VIDEO: see asset manager WEB: TYPE: CN )) Malawians are still waiting for official word about President Bingu wa Mutharika, amid multiple reports that the president has died. Mr. Mutharika was rushed to a hospital in the capital, Lilongwe, on Thursday after falling ill […]
Malawians Still Awaiting Word on President
Posted April 6th, 2012 at 12:50 pm (UTC-5)
MULUZI ACT PART 1, PART 2 in Dalet House Shared Friday VIDEO: WEB: TYPE: CN )) Malawians are still waiting for official word about President Bingu wa Mutharika, amid multiple reports that the president has died. Mr. Mutharika was rushed to a hospital in the capital, Lilongwe, on Thursday after falling ill at his home. […]
Reports: Malawian President Dies After Suffering Heart Attack
Posted April 6th, 2012 at 9:40 am (UTC-5)
MULUZI ACT PART 1, PART 2 in Dalet House Shared Friday VIDEO: WEB: TYPE: CN )) Medical sources say Malawian President Bingu wa Mutharika has died after suffering a heart attack, but there has been no official announcement of his death. Diplomatic sources say the 78-year-old president collapsed after falling ill at his home in […]
