Malawi's new leader agrees to host African Union summit

From Face of Malawi Wed Apr 18 2012, 05:12:05

Malawi's new leader Joyce Banda, who opposed playing host to the African Union summit as her impoverished country could not afford it, has now agreed to do so, authorities said Wednesday. "The government is glad to announce that President Joyce Banda has approved plans to host the African Union summit after thoroughly consulting some heads [...]

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