Symbolism of the Malawi National Flag
Introduced on 6 July, 1964 by Dr. Kamuzu Banda, the flag showcases three colors; black, red and green with a red rising sun in the black band.
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Here is what each color stands for.
BLACK: symbolizes the native people of Malawi and the rest of Africa.
RED: symbolizes the bloodshed of Malawians during the fight for independence.
GREEN: signifies Malawi’s vegetation, fertile lands and natural wealth.
THE RISING SUN: symbolizes a dawn of a new era (freedom).
In 2010, during the presidency of Bingu wa Mutharika, the flag was rearranged to red, black and green.
Additionally, the rising sun was replaced with a full white sun with 45 rays on the center representing the economic progress Malawi made after independence.
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However, due to objection from the people, the first flag was restored in 2012 under the presidency of Dr. Joyce Banda.