7 April 2012 - Joyce Banda, who rose to prominence as a relentless women's rights advocate, navigated Malawi's turbulent political waters to become its first female head of state on Saturday.
Banda, just the second female leader in modern Africa, took office after the death of president Bingu wa Mutharika who had tapped her as his deputy in 2009 elections but ousted her from his party the following year.
For the full story, see Star Africa.
7 April 2012 - Joyce Banda, who rose to prominence as a relentless women's rights advocate, navigated Malawi's turbulent political waters to become its first female head of state on Saturday.
Banda, just the second female leader in modern Africa, took office after the death of president Bingu wa Mutharika who had tapped her as his deputy in 2009 elections but ousted her from his party the following year.
For the full story, see Star Africa.