Bloomberg L.P.: Bingu wa Mutharika, Malawi Leader Behind Crackdown, Dies
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Bingu wa Mutharika
Bingu wa Mutharika was a Malawian politician and economist who served as the third president of Malawi from 2004 until his death in 2012. A member of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), he served as the party's president from 2005 to 2012, and was also the eighth chairperson of the African Union from 2010 to 2011.
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politics · President of Malawi from 2004 to 2012 · economist · politician · minister · also Bingu wa Mutharika, Mutharika
Born 24 February 1934 · Died 5 April 2012 · Q181586
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2012· 4 entries
UPI: Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika dies
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The Washington Post: Bingu wa Mutharika, president of Malawi, dies at 78
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Died 2012-04-05.
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2011· 2 entries
Public discontent with the government grew and protests occurred due to the cost of living crisis, which Mutharika used security forces to crack down, allegedly killing 19 and injuring 58
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Days of nationwide protests occurred, sparked by worsening fuel shortages, rising prices and high unemployment
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2010· 4 entries
Mutharika announced he planned to marry Callista Chimombo, a former Minister of Tourism
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Career landmark: Chairperson of the African Union (2010–2011).
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The President laid down a plan for Africa to achieve sustainability and food security
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Because she refused to accept the nomination of Peter Mutharika as the next president
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2009· 2 entries
Malawi's Ministry of Finance estimated that during the previous four years the share of Malawians living below the poverty line fell from 52 per cent to 40 per cent
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Mutharika was re-elected president, defeating John Tembo again
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2008· 1 entry
And Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree (Honoris Causa), University of Strathclyde, Scotland in 2005
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2005· 1 entry
Mutharika left the UDF following a dispute and founded the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)
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2004· 2 entries
President Bakili Muluzi nominated Mutherika for the presidency as the candidate for the United Democratic Front (UDF) in the 2004 presidential election, where Mutherika subsequently won and was elected president, defeati
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Career landmark: President of Malawi (2004–2012).
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1964· 1 entry
Was one of the 32 Malawians selected by Hastings Kamuzu Banda (President of Malawi 1961–1994) to travel to India on an Indira Gandhi scholarship for 'fast track' diplomas
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1934· 1 entry
Born 1934-02-24.
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