Plane Crash Claims Lives of Malawi’s Vice-President, 9 Others
It has now been confirmed that Malawi's Vice-President, Saulos Chilima, was among ten people killed when a small military plane crashed in a mountainous region in the north of the country. President Lazarus Chakwera confirmed the news in a live televised address on Tuesday, expressing deep sorrow and condolences to the nation.
The ill-fated aircraft lost contact with air traffic controllers on Monday after the pilot was instructed to return to the capital, Lilongwe, due to deteriorating weather conditions. Despite efforts to maintain communication, the plane ultimately vanished from radar, leading to a frantic search and rescue operation.
"I'm deeply saddened, I'm sorry to inform you all that it has turned out to be a terrible tragedy. The search and rescue team has found the aircra...