Malawi election: Peter Mutharika sworn in as president Peter Mutharika is the brother of former President Bingu wa Mutharika, who died two years ago Peter Mutharika has been sworn in as Malawis president after the High Court rejected a request for a recount following allegations of vote- rigging. The leader of the Democratic Progressive Party urged the 11 other presidential candidates to join me in rebuilding the country. Outgoing President Joyce Banda had alleged ballot fraud but has now admitted defeat. Malawi is one of the worlds poorest nations. It is heavily dependent on aid, which provides 40% of the governments budget. A protester died on Friday as police used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse an angry crowd demanding a recount of last weeks ballot in the south-eastern town of Mangochi.
Posted on: Sat, 31 May 2014 15:21:00 +0000
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