Malawi Struggles at Half-Century Mark

Malawi will mark 50 year of independence on Sunday. To celebrate its July 6 golden jubilee, the southeast African country will spend about $370,000 for festivities in the capital city of Lilongwe. The gala at Civo Stadium will include a friendly football (soccer) match between Malawi and Mozambique and live music performances by local artists.  But some people say they are in no mood for rejoicing. A half century on, many Malawians still live in poverty. The country itself continues...

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