joyce banda

The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women

12 Black Leaders Featured in Forbes ' "Most Powerful Women" List

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Malawi Holds Fifth Presidential Election

President Joyce Banda faces competition from 12 candidates.
05/20/2014
The U.S. Should Build Relations With These Nations - The White House and the Obamas hosted a state dinner on Feb. 11 in honor of French President Francois Hollande. State dinners are initiated to help build diplomatic relations with the United States and the hosted country. The Obama administration has hosted Prime Ministers and Presidents from India, Mexico and China, but which other countries should be awarded the honor?  —Dominique Zonyéé (@DominiqueZonyee)(Photo: Pete Marovich-Pool/Getty Images)

Who Should Obama Invite to His Next State Dinner?

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Global Week in Review: Alleged Syria Gas Attack Raises Global Alarm

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Idriss Deby

Global Week in Review: Chad President Says Troops to Leave Mali

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Commentary: Malawi Is Over Madonna

Have a seat, Madge. Your entitlement is showing.
04/11/2013
Lindiwe Mazibuko

Year of the Woman: African Women’s Decade Year Two

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Malawi

Malawi Lauded on Anti-Gay Law Moratorium

Human rights groups have called the decision "courageous."
11/08/2012
Malawi Suspends Anti-Gay Laws

Global Week in Review: Malawi Suspends Anti-Gay Laws

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Black Presidents Tout Women's Rights

Africa's female leaders are working for all women.
10/23/2012
Jamaica Authorities Try to Stem Police Mistakes Amid Rising Murder Rate - The Jamaica Constabulary Force announced that it will join the country’s five representative police groups and adopt new procedures aimed at curbing the number of fatal incidents during police operations. Since January, 56 civilians have been killed in police operations.The country is also working to address a spike in murders since the start of the new year.(Photo: REUTERS/Hans Deryk)

World Lens — Week in Review: April 10

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