Malawi Minister Commits Suicide After Losing Elections

Malawi's Deputy minister for Local Government Godfrey Kamanya killed himself in the wee hours of Thursday over suspected political disagreements with his colleagues in the People's Party.

Mr Kamanya failed to retain his parliamentary seat in the just ended elections.

A suicide note left behind indicated his life was being threatened by two other politicians whose names were not mentioned.
Mr Kamanya gave reasons for his committing suicide in his note, and also asked President Banda to take care of his child.

Police were yet confirm the cause of the death.