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President of the aircraft sold
President of the African state of Malawi Joyce Banda, known for the fact that the presidential plane sold to feed hungry people in their own country, dissolved the cabinet after a corruption scandal. She promised that in the near future will bring a new government, reports Reuters.
"The new cabinet will be announced in the established order," - said the President of Malawi, without going into details. It is known that the cause of the dissolution of the government served as a corruption scandal involving officials of junior posts, which are suspected of taking bribes.
About 10 employees of the state apparatus were arrested by police Malawi. Also in the capital, Lilongwe held a small demonstration, which participants urged to dismiss all ministers, including the finance minister.
Malawi's economy is in decline for quite some time. Thus, the country has to deal with the economic crisis. Recently, as part of this struggle, Joyce Banda sold for $ 15 million presidential jet. Part of the proceeds was spent on maize for the nearly 1, 5 million hungry people, and part was invested in its own production of vegetables.
In addition, Joyce Banda was going to give up 60 limousines, thus showing an example of economy. A woman president was one of the guests invited to the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and planned to arrive at the magnificent triumph of a regular flight.
Joyce Banda, who was previously vice-president, was sworn in as head of state after the death in April of this year from a heart attack of President Bingu wa Mutharika. Since then, it seeks to improve relations with international lenders and donors to convince them to renew financial support.
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"The new cabinet will be announced in the established order," - said the President of Malawi, without going into details. It is known that the cause of the dissolution of the government served as a corruption scandal involving officials of junior posts, which are suspected of taking bribes.
About 10 employees of the state apparatus were arrested by police Malawi. Also in the capital, Lilongwe held a small demonstration, which participants urged to dismiss all ministers, including the finance minister.
Malawi's economy is in decline for quite some time. Thus, the country has to deal with the economic crisis. Recently, as part of this struggle, Joyce Banda sold for $ 15 million presidential jet. Part of the proceeds was spent on maize for the nearly 1, 5 million hungry people, and part was invested in its own production of vegetables.
In addition, Joyce Banda was going to give up 60 limousines, thus showing an example of economy. A woman president was one of the guests invited to the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and planned to arrive at the magnificent triumph of a regular flight.
Joyce Banda, who was previously vice-president, was sworn in as head of state after the death in April of this year from a heart attack of President Bingu wa Mutharika. Since then, it seeks to improve relations with international lenders and donors to convince them to renew financial support.
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