Lazarus Chakwera
Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera (born 5 April 1955) is a Malawian theologian and politician. He became the 6th President of Malawi in June 2020.[2] He has been leader of the Malawi Congress Party since 2013. He was President of the Malawi Assemblies of God from 1989 to 14 May 2013.
Lazarus Chakwera | |
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 Lazarus Chakwera in 2017 | |
| 6th President of Malawi | |
| Assumed office 28 June 2020 | |
| Vice President | Saulos Chilima |
| Preceded by | Peter Mutharika |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera 5 April 1955[1] Lilongwe, Central African Federation (now Malawi) |
| Political party | Malawi Congress Party |
| Spouse(s) | Monica Chakwera |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Malawi University of the North University of South Africa Trinity International University |
Chakwera obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Malawi in 1977. He studied theology and obtained an Honors BA from the University of Limpopo in South Africa, then a Masters from the University of South Africa in 1991. In 2000, he obtained a doctorate from Trinity International University, in the USA.
Lazarus Chakwera Media
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken delivers remarks at a Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) memorandum of understanding signing with Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera, Malawian Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Sosten Gwengwe, and MCC CEO Alice Albright at the Department of State in Washington D.C., on September 28, 2022. [State Department photo by Ron Przysucha/ Public Domain].
Chakwera with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in 2022
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References
- ↑ http://wiseonefromtheeast.blog.com/files/2013/04/BIOGRAPHY-DR-LAZ-CHAKWERA.pdf[dead link]
- ↑ "Lazarus Chakwera sworn in as Malawi president after historic win". bbc.com. 28 June 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2020.