Malawi Groups ‘Disappointed’ in Former President Joyce Banda

A group of civil society and non-governmental organizations in Malawi expressed disappointment over former president Joyce Banda’s refusal to hand over power in a peaceful and symbolic gesture to newly installed President Peter Mutharika. Billy Mayaya, a leading member of the Malawi Civil Society groups, says Banda’s action showed lack of leadership. He also said it’s a missed opportunity to demonstrate to the world that Malawi remains united in spite of the existing political...

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