The Malawi government confirmed the death of President Bingu wa Mutharika on Saturday, two days after the leader of the southern African country died. A brief statement from the Cabinet confirmed what doctors had reported on condition of anonymity earlier, that Mutharika died Thursday following a heart attack, according to a report of the Associated Press. Vice President Joyce Banda was expected to address the nation later Saturday, an indication that she will be taking over. Under the constitution, the Vice President should take over to complete Mutharika's term, due to end in early 2014.
