Malawi announces state funeral and 21 days of mourning for vice president killed in a plane crash
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Malawi announces state funeral and 21 days of mourning for vice president killed in a plane crash

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Malawi government said Wednesday that Vice President Saulos Chilima will be honored with a state funeral after he died in a plane crash along with eight other people. President Lazarus Chakwera had already announced 21 days of national mourning on Tuesday, when the wreckage of the small military plane carrying Chilima and a former first lady was discovered in a mountainous area in the country's north. The president said the that air traffic controllers had told the plane not to land in Mzuzu because of bad weather and poor visibility and to return to Lilongwe.

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Four killed after vehicle in Malawi VP Saulos Chilima’s funeral convoy rams into mourners
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Four killed after vehicle in Malawi VP Saulos Chilima’s funeral convoy rams into mourners

Live Mint  

Four people were killed and nearly twelve people were injured when a vehicle rammed into mourners at Malawi's Vice President Saulos Chilima's funeral procession. The vehicle was a part of a motorcade transporting the body of Saulos Chilima, who lost his life in a plane crash earlier this week, reported AFP. A vehicle in the convoy of Malawi's late vice …

All killed on plane carrying Malawi VP
6 months, 4 weeks ago

All killed on plane carrying Malawi VP

China Daily  

BLANTYRE, Malawi — Malawi's vice-president and nine others were killed in a plane crash, the country's president said on Tuesday. The wreckage of the military plane carrying Vice-President Saulos Chilima was located in a mountainous area in the north of the country after a search that lasted more than a day. Hundreds of soldiers, police officers and forest rangers had …

Malawi’s vice-president and 9 others killed in plane crash on way to funeral
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Malawi’s vice-president and 9 others killed in plane crash on way to funeral

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Malawi’s vice-president, Saulos Chilima, was …

Malawi's Vice President, 9 Others Killed In Plane Crash
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Malawi's Vice President, 9 Others Killed In Plane Crash

Huff Post  

Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima,left, and his wife Mary disembark from a plane upon his return from South Korea in Lillongwe, Sunday, June 9, 2024. via Associated Press BLANTYRE, Malawi — Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine other people died when the small military plane they were traveling in crashed in bad weather in a mountainous region in the …

Malawian president seeks int'l help after plane carrying VP goes missing
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Malawian president seeks int'l help after plane carrying VP goes missing

China Daily  

Malawi's Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima arrives at a polling station in Lilongwe, Malawi May 21, 2019 in this still image obtained from REUTERS TV video. LILONGWE - Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has appealed to the international community for help in the search and rescue efforts after the plane with Vice President Saulos Chilima on board went missing Monday morning. …

Malawi’s vice president and 9 others are confirmed dead in plane crash
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Malawi’s vice president and 9 others are confirmed dead in plane crash

LA Times  

Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima, left, and his wife Mary disembark from a plane upon their return from South Korea in the capital, Lillongwe, on Sunday. Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine other people died when the small military plane they were traveling in crashed in bad weather in a mountainous region in the north of the country, the …

'Heartbreaking situation': No breakthrough in search operation for missing plane carrying Malawi vice Prez – India TV
6 months, 4 weeks ago

'Heartbreaking situation': No breakthrough in search operation for missing plane carrying Malawi vice Prez – India TV

India TV News  

Soldiers are still searching mountainous forests near a city in northern Malawi after a military plane carrying the country's vice president and a former first lady went missing in the area Monday, President Lazarus Chakwera said. The plane carrying 51-year-old Vice President Saulos Chilima, former first lady Shanil Dzimbiri and eight others left the southern African nation's capital, Lilongwe, at …

Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima confirmed killed, plane wreckage found with no survivors
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima confirmed killed, plane wreckage found with no survivors

India TV News  

The aeroplane carrying Malawi's Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima has been found with no survivors, according to President Lazarus Chakwera, confirming Chilima's death. Chakwera said the Malawi Defence Force commander informed him that the search and rescue operation has been completed and the plane was found, BBC reported. Top military official Paul Valentino Phiri told reporters that search and rescue …

Search for missing Malawi vice-president after a military plane fails to reach Mzuzu airport
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Search for missing Malawi vice-president after a military plane fails to reach Mzuzu airport

ABC  

In short: A military plane carrying Malawi's vice-president Saulos Chilima and nine others has gone missing while on a short trip from the capital. A military plane carrying Malawi's vice-president Saulos Chilima and nine others has gone missing while on a short trip from the capital. A military plane carrying Malawi's vice-president and nine others has gone missing while on …

Military plane carrying Malawi’s Vice President goes missing; search underway
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Military plane carrying Malawi’s Vice President goes missing; search underway

The Hindu  

A military plane carrying Malawi's Vice President and nine others went missing on June 10 and a search was underway, the President's office said. The plane carrying 51-year-old Vice President Saulos Chilima left the capital, Lilongwe, but failed to make its scheduled landing at Mzuzu International Airport about 370 kilometres to the north around 45 minutes later. Aviation authorities lost …

Plane carrying Malawi's Vice President, nine others, goes missing: Report
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Plane carrying Malawi's Vice President, nine others, goes missing: Report

India TV News  

A plane carrying Malawi's Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima and nine other people has gone missing after it failed to make a scheduled landing on Monday, CNN reported citing the presidential office. The Malawi Defense Force Aircraft carrying Chilima and others left the capital of Lilongwe at 9:17 am but did not reach its destination. "All efforts by aviation authorities …

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