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The death toll from Cyclone Freddy in Malawi increases to 225 people, mostly in the city of Blantyre.
2023-03-15

Former Malawian President Joyce Banda announces she is to return from three years of exile amid a corruption scandal.
2018-04-23

The Cabinet of Malawi is dissolved by President Joyce Banda amidst a graft scandal.
2013-10-10

Singer Madonna is accused by the office of Malawi President Joyce Banda of "bullying state officials" after she reportedly exaggerated her charity's contribution and complained about her treatment on a recent visit to the country.
2013-04-11

Joyce Banda becomes the President of Malawi following the death of Bingu wa Mutharika.
2012-04-7

Malawi's President Bingu wa Mutharika is taken to Lilongwe's intensive care unit after cardiac arrest and is reported to have died.
2012-04-5

At least eighteen people are killed during mass protests in Malawi.
2011-07-21

Riots erupt in Malawi in protest against the government of President Bingu wa Mutharika.
2011-07-20

Malawi adopts a new national flag, replacing the previous flag originally adopted in 1964.
2010-07-29

President of Malawi Bingu wa Mutharika pardons a gay couple sentenced to 14 years in prison for "gross indecency and unnatural acts".
2010-05-29