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Background: Established in 1891, the British protectorate of Nyasaland became the independent nation of Malawi in 1964. After three decades of one-party rule under President Hastings Kamuzu BANDA the country held multiparty elections in 1994, under a provisional constitution, which came into full effect the following year. Current President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA, elected in May 2004 after the previous president failed to amend the constitution to permit another term, has struggled to assert his authority against his predecessor, who still leads their shared political party. MATHARIKA's anti-corruption efforts have led to several high-level arrests but no convictions. Increasing corruption, population growth, increasing pressure on agricultural lands, and HIV/AIDS pose major problems for the country.




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Under the kachere tree.
3 days ago: PostcardJunkie published a blog
Under the kachere tree.
November 14th 2008  Africa » Malawi
Under a kachere tree in the village of Mtunthama, ninety miles over rough dirt roads from what is today the Malawian capital of Lilongwe, a young Kamuzu Banda sat in short pants, waiting for the day&r ... 2 photos [full story]

Lilongwe, Site, Blantyre and Dedza: June
June 21st 2009  Africa » Malawi » Southern
Sorry it has been a while. So, for an update. I went home as a surprise to everyone (except my dad) in May. It was great, and I really enjoyed going around confusing people. I even visited WV and ... 32 photos [full story]

8 days ago: jondhill published a blog
Nkhotakota & Lake Malawi
June 25th 2009  Africa » Malawi » Lake Malawi
I've just got back from seeing Lake Malawi for the first time at the coastal trading center of Nkhotakota - and two things struck me instantly upon arriving. One - Lake Malawi is big. Two - ... [full story]

18 days ago: jondhill published a blog
Gule Wamkulu
June 15th 2009  Africa » Malawi » Central
One - Happy Birthday Mom. Two - I've posted some new photos from a Gule Wamkulu dance that we were able to see yesterday. Gule Wamkulu is a secret society/cult in Malawi that shows how traditio ... [full story]

27 days ago: jondhill published a blog
Moving on to Stage 2 of the summer
June 6th 2009  Africa » Malawi » Central
Note: It has been brought to my attention that the phone number I provided earlier is incorrect, if anyone wants to reach me, call 011 265 99 3213078 (Thanks Mom) So I realized that I haven't writt ... [full story]

37 days ago: jondhill published a blog
What I'm Doing Here
May 27th 2009  Africa » Malawi » Central
So I've realized that in my carelessness I've completely forgotten to explain in detail what I'm doing in Malawi this summer! I am extremely fortunate to kind of stumble into a great opportunity, ... [full story]

Darkness From Above, And a Sad Farewell
May 15th 2009  Africa » Malawi » Northern » Nkhata Bay
Below the surface of the ocean, a diver's senses are more aware. The only sounds you hear are the hissing of your air regulator and the bubbles gurgling out and up, eventually to the surface. Occa ... 1 photos [full story]

The Village Head Lady Said What?
May 18th 2009  Africa » Malawi » Lake Malawi
"When do the other students arrive?" "You are the only student in the course." So it goes. I enrolled in a two week pottery course along the shores of Lake Malawi. Had hoped it would offer me ... 10 photos [full story]

America is too much violence.
43 days ago: PostcardJunkie published a blog
America is too much violence.
December 6th 2008  Africa » Malawi » Southern » Mangochi
After a brief, boozy farewell at Doogles on Thursday night, we leave Blantyre in high spirits - me, ready after ten weeks in Malawi to move on to wider and wilder pastures; and the others - Marie and ... 3 photos [full story]

46 days ago: JohnMorley published a blog
Malawi, Africa
February 21st 2009  Africa » Malawi
Lilongwe, Malawi's capital was our first destination. Malawi is probably the poorest country we've been to so far. The capital has one or two restaurants and a supermarket, but that's about it. Hea ... [full story]


Malawi Blog Entries

Village life
Sunset
Green Mamba
Nieuw huis, nieuwe zon
Adembenemend...
Senga Bay
Victoria Falls
A graceful meal
African mechanics
African Maintenance
Frosen in time
Mending time
A sick foot?
sunset from Safari Beach Lodge
Storm
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