Hastings Banda

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Hastings Banda born?Circa 1906
2. Where was Hastings Banda born?Near Kasungu, Nyasaland (now Malawi)
3. When did Hastings Banda die?August 25, 1997 (age 90 or 91)
4. What is Hastings Banda known for?Leading Malawi to independence and serving as its first President
5. What is the career?Physician, Politician, President of Malawi (1964-1994)
6. What is the education?Meharry Medical College (USA), University of Edinburgh (UK), University College London (UK)

Nyasaland: The former name of Malawi during the period of British colonial administration.
Colonial Rule: The system of political control and economic exploitation exerted by a foreign power over a territory.
Malawi Congress Party: The dominant political party founded and led by Hastings Banda, instrumental in achieving independence.
Ngwazi: A title meaning 'Great Leader' or 'Conqueror,' often associated with Hastings Banda in Malawi.