Malawi Vice President’s Plane Goes Missing with 10 Onboard

11.06.24

A Malawi Defense Force aircraft carrying Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine others has disappeared, prompting a frantic search effort.

The plane took off from the capital, Lilongwe, on Monday morning but lost contact with aviation authorities shortly after.

The aircraft was headed to Mzuzu International Airport but failed to land as scheduled, sparking concerns. Despite attempts to reestablish contact, the plane’s whereabouts remain unknown.

The President’s Office has issued a statement confirming the incident and the ongoing search efforts. The nation holds its breath as authorities work tirelessly to locate the missing aircraft and its passengers.