Malawi: Government

Malawi is governed under the constitution of 1994. The president, who is both head of state and head of government, is popularly elected for a five-year term and is eligible for a second term. The unicameral legislature consists of the 193-seat National Assembly, whose members are also elected by popular vote for five-year terms. Administratively, Malawi is divided into 27 districts.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• The Banda Regime and Modern Malawi
• Early History and Colonialism
• Government
• Economy
• Land and People
• Bibliography

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