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Dr. Banda, who led the fight for independence, declared himself president for life in 1971. Political corruption left Malawi in dire straits.The Malagasy people became some of the poorest in the world. In 1992 violence erupted from internal tension. Great Britain, the United States & Germany cut off $500 million in aid to encourage democracy. In 1994 free elections were held resulting in Banda's dismissal & the election of the United Democratic Front. [BM] {UA}
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