When was Joyce Banda born?

Joyce Banda was born on 12 April 1950 in Zomba.

What positions has Joyce Banda held?

Positions held by Joyce Banda include: President of Malawi (2012–2014); Vice President of Malawi (2009–2012); Member of the National Assembly of Malawi (since 2009); Minister of Foreign Affairs (2006–2009); Member of the National Assembly of Malawi (since 2004).

Where did Joyce Banda study?

Joyce Banda was educated at Atlantic International University, Providence Girls Secondary School.

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Joyce Banda

4th President of Malawi

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Joyce Hilda Banda is a Malawian politician, educator, and activist who served as the 4th President of Malawi from 2012-2014. She previously served as the vice-president under Bingu wa Mutharika from 2009 till his death in 2012 when she succeeded him as President. A member of the People's Party, Banda has led the party since its creation in 2011. She was the first female president and the first female vice-president of Malawi. Banda was the second female African head of state after Liberia’s Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

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Born: 12 April 1950 wd
Place of birth: Zomba wd
Citizenship: Malawi wd
Occupation: politician, philanthropist, activist, diplomat, lawyer, minister wd
Political party: United Democratic Front, People's Party wd
Education: Atlantic International University, Providence Girls Secondary School wd
Spouse: Richard Banda wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram wd

Positions held wd

President of Malawi (7 April 2012 – 31 May 2014)
Vice President of Malawi (29 May 2009 – 7 April 2012)
Member of the National Assembly of Malawi (since 2009)
Minister of Foreign Affairs (1 June 2006 – 29 May 2009)
Member of the National Assembly of Malawi (since 2004)

Awards wd

honorary degree (2013)
BBC 100 Women (2014)

Questions

When was Joyce Banda born?: Joyce Banda was born on 12 April 1950 in Zomba.
What positions has Joyce Banda held?: Positions held by Joyce Banda include: President of Malawi (2012–2014); Vice President of Malawi (2009–2012); Member of the National Assembly of Malawi (since 2009); Minister of Foreign Affairs (2006–2009); Member of the National Assembly of Malawi (since 2004).
Where did Joyce Banda study?: Joyce Banda was educated at Atlantic International University, Providence Girls Secondary School.

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