Malawi's president cuts short Tanzania visit

Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has cut short his state visit to Tanzania to attend to engagements back home.

His departure came a day before his scheduled departure date.

President Chawera was seen off by his host President John Magufuli on Thursday.

Women in Malawi have organised demonstrations scheduled for Friday to protest against gender imbalance in public appointments.

The Women Manifesto Movement accuse President Chakwera of failing to meet the 60:40 gender requirement in public appointments.

The president on Monday, in an address to mark his first 100 days in office, said he needed more time to achieve the required gender balance.

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