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Sat, 07 Apr 2012 Malawi

Joyce Banda sworn in as Malawi's president

By AFP
Foerm Vice President Joyce Banda has become Malawis first female leader.  By  (AFP)Foerm Vice President Joyce Banda has become Malawi's first female leader. By (AFP)

LILONGWE (AFP) - Joyce Banda was sworn in Saturday as Malawi's first female president in a ceremony in the capital Lilongwe, two days after the death of her predecessor Bingu wa Mutharika.

"I will well and truly perform the functions of the high office of the president of the Republic of Malawi," Banda said as she recited the oath of office, ending fears of a power struggle in the poor southern African nation.

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