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Old 04-07-2012, 06:51 PM
 
Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika 'dead'

President Bingu wa Mutharika of Malawi has died, doctors and cabinet ministers have told the BBC, but the lack of a formal announcement is leading to widespread anxiety.

Mr Mutharika, 78, suffered a cardiac arrest on Thursday and state media say he was flown to South Africa for treatment.

There are fears that his death could lead to a power struggle.

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BBC News - Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika 'dead'

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Old 04-07-2012, 06:54 PM
 
Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa
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New president - a woman apparently.

Newsmaker: New Malawi president a women's champion | Reuters
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Old 04-07-2012, 06:55 PM
 
Location: MASSACHUSETTS
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Maybe African people should adopt a more tribal style governance, seems like too much chaos and suffering otherwise for them
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Old 04-07-2012, 07:01 PM
 
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RIP President Bingo

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Old 04-07-2012, 07:08 PM
 
Location: Geneva, IL
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It's going to very interesting to see if Mutharika's brother puts up a fight over this. Maybe this is just what Malawi needed, some fresh blood.

Profile: Joyce Banda - Africa - Al Jazeera English
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Old 04-07-2012, 07:13 PM
 
Location: The Republic of Texas
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""Mr Mutharika, a former World Bank economist, came to power in a 2004 election,""


Sounds like Ms. Banda, had another view of her nations sovereignty.
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Old 04-07-2012, 07:17 PM
 
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This is interesting for sure.......the current political events in Malawi can have far reaching global implications that can change how the world operates! Why the heck is this story not thumbtacked to the top of this forum!!!!!
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Old 04-07-2012, 08:21 PM
 
Location: The Republic of Texas
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