Under what circumstances did Joyce Banda become President of Malawi?
Elected in General Election
After a military coup
Following the sudden death of President Bingu wa Mutharika
Appointed by the previous President
Answer
Joyce Banda became President of Malawi following the sudden death of President Bingu wa Mutharika. Mutharika died on 5 April 2012, at the age of 78, after suffering a heart attack. Banda, who was vice-president at the time, was sworn in as president the following day.
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