Malawi
  | Background: Established in 1891, the British protectorate of Nyasaland became the independent nation of Malawi in 1964. Current President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA, elected in May 2004 after a failed attempt by the previous president to amend the constitution to permit another term, has struggled to assert his authority against his predecessor, who still leads their shared political party. MUTHARIKA's anti-corruption efforts have led to several high-level arrests and one prominent conviction. Increasing corruption, population growth, increasing pressure on agricultural lands, and the spread of HIV/AIDS pose major problems for the country. Population: 13,013,926 Life Expectancy at birth: 41.7 People living with HIV/AIDS: 900,000 |
