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Inspired by Kenya, Malawi Religious Leaders Propose “Handshake” to Key Political Rivals

Oct 23, 2019

The March 2018 unexpected decision by Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta and main leader of opposition coalition Raila Odinga to put their differences aside and unite through a “Handshake” that restored peace in the East African nation after months of divisive post-elections politics has inspired religious leaders in Malawi.

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