On this date in 1964, Malawi officially proclaimed its independence from British colonial rule. The country, which was previously known as the Nyasaland Protectorate, became a sovereign state with Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda as its first Prime Minister.
Malawi’s independence marked a significant moment in the history of African liberation during the wave of decolonization in the mid-20th century. Dr. Banda played a central role in leading the country to freedom, and he would go on to serve as Malawi’s president from 1966 until his death in 1997.
Independence Day in Malawi remains a major national holiday, celebrating the country’s sovereignty and achievements.
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