The Malawi Congress Party is leading through an internal leadership crisis, resulting in the exclusion of Lazarus Chakwera and the appointment of a new Leader of Opposition.
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Updated Oct 6
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The Malawi Congress Party is leading through an internal leadership crisis, resulting in the exclusion of Lazarus Chakwera and the appointment of a new Leader of Opposition.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Simplex Chithyola Banda assumes the role of opposition leader in Malawi.1 source
MCP leadership crisis leads to Chakwera's exclusion and Simplex Chithyola Banda appointed Leader of Opposition.1 source
Leadership challenge regarding MCP presidency and criticism over the appointment to Leader of Opposition.1 source
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The entities involved
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Malawi Congress Party
political party (Founded 1959; sole legal party 1966-1993)
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Simplex Chithyola Banda
Malawian politician and educator
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Lazarus Chakwera
Malawi religious figure and politician
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