Malawi President Peter Mutharika sworn in

Malawi President Peter Mutharika has been sworn in for a second term, saying it was time to heal the country, after the elections which have been highly divisive;

In Botswana, there is increased tension between President Mokgweetsi Masisi and his predecessor president Ian Khama, following the latter's announcement not to back Mr Masisi's choice of successor;

(Image: President Peter Mutharika. Credit: Getty)