Malawi's Vice President Killed in Tragic Plane Crash

Malawi mourns the loss of its Vice President, Dr. Saulos Chilima, who perished in a plane crash

The confirmation came after an exhaustive search operation that lasted over a day in the densely forested mountains of northern Malawi.

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The loss of Dr. Saulos Chilima has left a significant void in Malawi's political landscape. It has plunged the nation into deep mourning.

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