Malawi Vice President and 9 Others Perish in Tragic Plane Crash

Malawi's Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine others have tragically died in a plane crash. The aircraft went missing after failing to land at Mzuzu International Airport. President Lazarus Chakwera confirmed the wreckage has been located. Chakwera paid tribute to Chilima, describing him as a devoted father and a patriotic citizen. The search and rescue operation involved drones and 200 soldiers, delayed by bad weather. The victims will be laid to rest in a dignified manner, with a mourning period from June 11 to July 1. The United Nations Secretary-General expressed condolences to the families and people of Malawi. Chilima, a potential presidential candidate, was cleared of corruption charges last month. The crash site was found in the Chikangawa Forest, with all on board perishing. The plane was unable to land due to poor visibility, leading to the tragic accident. Chilima's wife's presence on the plane remains unclear. The search and rescue efforts involved international support to locate the crashed plane.