Malawi: Drive to eliminate corruption brings division

President Bingu wa Mutharika's drive to rid Malawi of high-level corruption has opened up deep divisions within the ruling United Democratic Front (UDF) party, according to political observers. Since assuming power in May this year, Mutharika has made good on his election promise to tackle graft, earning praise from donors and opposition parties for his efforts. His role as a corruption buster was underlined when his administration recently arrested three top ruling party officials.