The Flag of Malawi
The flag of Malawi consists of three horizontal stripes of black, red, and green, with a rising sun in the center of the black stripe. The black stripe represents the African people, the red symbolizes the blood of their struggle for freedom, and the green represents the country's natural beauty. The rising sun signifies the dawn of hope and freedom for the continent of Africa.
History of The Flag of Malawi
The flag of Malawi was officially adopted on July 6, 1964, following the country's independence from British colonial rule. The original design featured a rising sun with a full circle at the flag's hoist. In 2010, the flag was briefly changed to a new design, where the sun was moved to the center of the flag and had more rays, representing the economic progress of Malawi. However, this change was met with significant public opposition, and in 2012, the government reverted to the original design of the 1964 flag, which remains in use today. The flag's elements reflect the aspirations of the Malawian people for independence, economic development, and environmental preservation.