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Malawian President dissolves cabinet on corruption row

Summary by Ground News

Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera dissolved his entire cabinet late on Monday. The moves comes as three of his now-former ministers face charges. The former minister of Lands, Kezzie Msukwa, was arrested in a bribery case. The Labour minister, Ken Kandodo, had been accused of diverting Covid funds. All have denied the allegations.

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Malawi leader fires entire cabinet amid corruption row

Lazarus Chakwera dissolves cabinet after labour, lands and energy ministers accused of graft

5 years ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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Malawi's President Fires Cabinet Over Corruption Charges

Lazarus Chakwera dissolved his Cabinet due to graft charges against three ministers. The president is facing a revolt over perceived inaction on corruption within the government.

5 years ago·Washington, United States

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Malawi's president Chakwera sacks entire cabinet

In a televised address Lazarus Chakwera announced all the functions of the cabinet reverted to him until a new one is appointed. Since he was elected in June 2020, Chakwera's presidential tenure has been tainted by corruption accusations.

5 years ago·Pointe-Noire, Congo (the)

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Malawian President dissolves cabinet on corruption row

Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has dissolved the country's entire cabinet on charges of corruption against three serving ministers, he said in an address to the nation late on Monday.

5 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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