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Malawian Defence Force

Military
The Malawi Defence Force is the state military organisation responsible for defending Malawi. It originated from elements of the British King's African Rifles, colonial units formed before independence in 1964. The military is organized under the... Wikipedia
Active personnel: 25,500
Budget: $70 million (FY00/01)
Commander of the Defence Force: Paul Valentino Phiri
Commander-in-Chief and Minister of Defence: Lazarus Chakwera
Headquarters: Kamazu Barracks, Lilongwe
History: Mozambican Civil War; Operation Bwezani; M23 Rebellion; ADF Insurgency