MarketWatch
Joyce Banda was sworn in Saturday as president of Malawi, two days after the death of her predecessor, Bingu wa Mutharika, according to media reports. Mutharika, 78, died of a heart attack on Thursday, although the government of the impoverished...
Jerusalem Post
Joyce Banda takes over as Malawi's president following death of Bingu wa Mutharika...As vice-president, the mother of three assumed the top job in the landlocked and impoverished country on Saturday under the terms of the constitution. The 61-year-...
Boston Herald
Added 2 minutes ago Text size T he head of Boston University's center that studies democratization and free market reform in Africa is mourning the death of President Bingu wa Mutharika of the southern African nation of Malawi...Charles Stith of the...
News 24
Soldiers on Saturday took over security at Malawi's state radio and television in the commercial hub Blantyre to ensure a "peaceful transition" following the president's death, an army spokesperson said. "There was need to ensure a peaceful...
The Hindustan Times
Joyce Banda was sworn in Saturday as Malawi's new president, calling for reconciliation after the divisive Bingu wa Mutharika died in office. Thunderous applause and joyous singing erupted after she recited her oath making her the nation's first...
International Business Times
Articles Banda, a 61-year-old policeman's daughter who has won international recognition for championing the education of underprivileged girls, had served as vice president under Bingu wa Mutharika, who died on Thursday following a heart attack...