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Malawi Celebrates 59 Years of Independence With 'Renewed Unity and Patriotism'

Malawi Celebrates 59 Years of Independence With 'Renewed Unity and Patriotism'

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The landlocked southern African country gained full independence from the United Kingdom on July 6, 1964, after a long struggle, protests, and nationalist... 06.07.2023, Sputnik Africa

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Malawi marked its 59th anniversary of independence from the United Kingdom on July 6 under the theme "Celebrating Renewed Unity and Patriotism."The celebrations were attended by the President of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan, who arrived in the Malawian capital of Lilongwe on a three-day state visit from July 5 to 7.President Hassan was the guest of honor at the main event held at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe, where she joined her Malawian counterpart, President Lazarus Chakwera, First Lady Monica Chakwera, and other dignitaries for a colorful parade, cultural and musical performances by Malawi's renowned artists, as well as speeches.On the eve of the celebrations, Chakwera and his wife hosted a state banquet at Kamuzu Palace in honor of visiting President Hassan of Tanzania.During her three-day trip, Samia Hassan, who became Tanzania’s first female president in March 2021 following the death of John Magufuli, also laid a wreath at Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda's mausoleum in honor of the first president of the Malawian nation, who led the country in its struggle for independence.Malawi was colonized by the British in 1891 when it became a protectorate known as British Central Africa. In 1907, it was renamed by the British as Nyasaland.In 1953, Nyasaland joined the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, a semi-independent entity that also included Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia).The federation was dissolved in 1963 after a series of protests and nationalist movements led by Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda, who became the leader of the Malawi Congress Party.Malawi gained full independence from Britain on July 6, 1964, and became a republic in 1966 and adopted its current name, which is derived from the word Maravi, an ancient name for the Chewa people who inhabit the region. Banda served as Malawi's president until 1994, when he was ousted by a popular uprising and a multiparty election. Since its independence, Malawi has undergone several political and economic reforms, facing challenges such as HIV/AIDS and climate change effects.

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