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NAC Formed
Nyasaland African Congress was formed. It included independent churches and native associations. -
Commonwealth of Malawi Created
Nyasaland becomes the Commonwealth of Malawi, with Banda as the prime minister. -
Nyasaland Allowed to Secede From Federation
The British government allows Nyasaland (Malawi) to secede from the federation. -
Rebels Attempt to Assassinate Banda
25 rebels posing as insurgents from Mozambique try killing Banda and his ministers. -
Banda Faces Strong Opposition
Banda faces opposition from many different communities after alleged human rights abuses. -
Voters Support Multiparty State
In a national poll, voters overwhelmingly supported a multiparty state. -
Mutharika Becomes President
Bingu Wa Mutharika is elected into the presidency. -
Mutharika is Reelected
After reaching the end of his first term, Mutharika is reelected. -
Fall of Social Immunity
AIDS had a large impact on food security after the fall of social immunity. -
Mutharika Dies
Mutharika dies, and Vice President Joyce Banda takes over. -
Severe Drought
Malawi faced a terrible drought affecting 2,800,000 people. -
Legal Marriage Age Raised
Amendment is signed raising the legal marriage age to eighteen.
