Malawi’s Vice-President Joyce Banda has been sworn in as president following the death of Bingu wa Mutharika. She becomes southern Africa’s first female head of state after taking the oath before parliament in the Malawian capital, Lilongwe. Ms Banda, who had been vice-president since 2009, was cheered and applauded before, during and after the ceremony.… Continue reading Joyce Banda is New President of Malawi