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Malawi and theUnited Kingdom have formal diplomatic relations. They are both Commonwealth countries.
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British influence in modern-day Malawi began through a system of foreign influence when Nyasaland became a British protectorate under a colonial administration. The Queen of Great Britain became the Queen of Nyasaland.Nyasaland gained independence on 6 July 1964 and has since known asMalawi.
Malawi has had diplomatic relations with United Kingdom during the post-colonial era.
Malawi and the UK found themselves in a diplomatic row in 2012 that resulted in the mutual expulsion of their envoys.Bingu wa Mutharika expelled British High CommissionerFergus Cochrane-Dyet for calling him "arrogant" and "intolerant" after a leaked cable was published inThe Nation newspaper.[1] The United Kingdom in return expelled acting High CommissionerFlossie Gomile-Chidyaonga[2] and revoked her invitation to the royal wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Relations were restored afterJoyce Banda came into power.