- Missing Malawian Vice President Saulos Chilima has been confirmed dead after his plane crashed amid severe weather conditions
- The aircraft, carrying Chilima and nine others, disappeared on a flight from Lilongwe to Mzuzu
- Extensive search efforts, supported by international partners, led to the discovery of the crash site, bringing a tragic end to the ordeal
In a heartbreaking development, Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima, who had been missing since yesterday, has been confirmed dead following the crash of his plane.
The aircraft, carrying Vice President Chilima and nine others, went missing amidst severe weather conditions on a flight from Lilongwe to Mzuzu.
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President Lazarus Chakwera, in a televised address, expressed deep sorrow and assured the nation that extensive efforts were made to locate the missing plane.
The crash site was pinpointed using telecommunication tower signals, with support from the United States, Britain, Norway, and Israel, who provided specialized search technologies.
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Vice President Chilima, 51, known for his influential political career and recent legal challenges, leaves behind a significant legacy.
President Chakwera has called for national unity and prayers for the families affected by this tragedy during this profoundly challenging time.
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“I know that this is a heartbreaking situation. I know that we are all frightened and concerned. I, too, am concerned,” Chakwera added. “But I want to assure you that I am sparing no available resource to find that plane, and I am holding onto every fiber of hope that we will find survivors.” The president added yesterday.
