John Mchopwi

Trouble in Madagascar

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has asked for one year to fix the country’s challenges, promising that if they persist, he will resign. He said this during a town-hall style meeting at his palace with various groups of government supporters. Many attendees had the opportunity to ask the president questions or simply share their views –…

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Profile of George Chaponda, the new minister of Foreign Affairs

George Chaponda is a Malawian diplomat and politician who has served as Malawi’s Minister of Foreign Affairs since 2014. He also served in this position under President Bingu wa Mutharika from 2004 to 2205. Subsequently, he served as Minister of Local Government, Minister of Education, and Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs. Chaponda held a…

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