MALAWI’S opposition lawmakers gave a standing ovation to three legislators who were expelled from the governing party when they entered parliament on Thursday. Former cabinet minister Brown Mpinganjira, who is facing corruption charges, and his allies Peter Chupa and Greshan Naura were expelled by the United Democratic Front (UDF) for alleged rebellion. They were greeted with chants of “Boma! boma!” which means those in government. The expulsion of the three men, along with Mpinganjira’s wife, Lizzie, from the UDF party made them independent MPs. – AFP