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Malawi’s new President promises to free the country from corruption

Opposition Malawi Congress Party leader Lazarus Chakwera addresses supporters after a court annulled the May 2019 presidential vote that declared Peter Mutharika a winner, in Lilongwe, Malawi, February 4, 2020. [Photo: Reuters]

The new President of Malawi Lazarus Chakwera has promised to rebuild Malawi again by freeing the country from the thorns of corruption, passivism, donor dependency and impunity.

Speaking during his invite-only inauguration ceremony the Malawi’s head of state has a huge task awaiting him.

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