Joyce Banda
Malawian politician, 4th president
Born
April 12th, 1950
74 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Malawi
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Banda served as the fourth president of Malawi from 2012 to 2014, following the death of Bingu wa Mutharika. She was the first female president in Malawi and in Southern Africa. Prior to her presidency, she held various ministerial positions including Minister of Gender, Child Welfare, and Community Services. Banda founded the Joyce Banda Foundation, focusing on women's rights and education. She completed her education in the United States and began her career in business before entering politics.
First female president of Malawi
Served as Minister of Gender and Child Welfare
Established the Joyce Banda Foundation
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