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Malawi president names new minsters

Abu-Bakarr Jalloh (with George Mhanga in Malawi) December 7, 2012

Just over half a year after Malawian President Joyce Banda took the helm as Africa's second female leader, she has reasserted control over her government.

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Malawian Vice-President Joyce Banda addresses a media conference in the capital Lilongwe April 7, 2012. Banda took over the running of the southern African nation on Saturday after the death of President Bingu wa Mutharika, and fears of a succession struggle receded as state institutions backed the constitutional handover. The government only officially confirmed 78-year-old Mutharika's death earlier on Saturday, two days after he had died following a heart attack. Seated on either side of Banda are the Inspector General of Police Peter Mukhito (L) and the Army Commander General Henry Odilo. REUTERS/Mabvuto Banda (MALAWI - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY)
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Joyce Banda has reshuffled her cabinet just eight months after she became president of Malawi. 

She became president of Malawi following the death of her predecessor Bingu wa Mutharika, under whom she held the controversial position of vice president.

President Banda began the reshuffling of her cabinet at the vice president's office. The Vice President Khumbo Kachali was stripped off his other responsibilities including the running of the ministry of health.

She has replaced Finance Minister Atupele Muluzi with former Minister of Economic planning and Development Dr. Goodall Gondwe.

President Banda also replaced the Attorney General and Justice Minister Ralph Kasambara with former solicitor General Anthony Kamanga.

Among the new ministers she nominated was Ibrahim Matola, who takes over the energy portfolio.       

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