Richard Chimwendo Banda
Richard Chimwendo Banda is the Secretary General of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP). He has been an outspoken advocate for his party and government policies, often addressing political challenges and opposition claims. Recently, he dismissed allegations regarding an 'Age Bill' purportedly designed to prevent former President Peter Mutharika from running in upcoming elections, asserting that such claims are mere propaganda from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malawi | 5 | 5.40 | 2.91% | +20% | 19,129,952 | 667,324 | $7,700 | 269$ |
| Totals | 5 | 19,129,952 | 667,324 | $7,700 | 269$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Malawi:
Richard Chimwendo Banda is the MCP Secretary General who is reportedly involved in the internal power struggle within the party.
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Malawi:
Richard Chimwendo Banda is the MCP Secretary General whose arrest was likened to social isolation by Kunkuyu.
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Malawi:
Richard Chimwendo Banda is the MCP Secretary General involved in an attempted murder case that has raised concerns about Malawi's justice system.
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Malawi:
Richard Chimwendo Banda is the Secretary General and chief organiser of the party’s campaign ahead of the September 16 elections.
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Malawi:
Richard Chimwendo Banda was released by Justice Kenyatta Nyirenda.
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Malawi:
Richard Chimwendo Banda is the MCP Secretary General who is being politically persecuted according to the article.
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Malawi:
Richard Chimwendo Banda is the Secretary General of the Malawi Congress Party and is currently detained without formal charges.
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Malawi:
Chimwendo Banda, who is also a Member of Parliament, was arrested in December 2025 over the alleged attempted murder of Frank Chawanda of Balaka.
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Malawi:
Richard Chimwendo Banda was arrested as the MCP secretary general amid the allegations.
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Malawi:
Richard Chimwendo Banda is being linked by the State to an alleged attempted murder case involving Frank Chawanda in 2021.
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