Now it turns out that Malawi's President Joyce Banda didn't even write - or know about - the infamous attack on the character and charitable activities of pop star Madonna.

BBC: Madonna, Malawi and the infamous attack

Malawi signed the Rome Statute that created the ICC, and President Joyce Banda said her country couldn't welcome al-Bashir because of the warrant.

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Privately, western diplomats here are warning of the possibility of economic collapse, and a backlash against President Banda, if the situation isn't handled firmly and fast.

BBC: UK call to aid Malawi's economy