Malawi president: all killed on plane carrying Vice President Chilima
- The aircraft, carrying a potential presidential candidate, went missing en route to Mzuzu International Airport, with the wreckage now located near Lilongwe. Chakwera confirmed the discovery.
- President Chakwera conveyed deep sorrow over the tragic turn of events, acknowledging the loss following the unsuccessful landing attempt.
- Search efforts involved drones and troops deployed by the Malawi Defence Force to pinpoint the aircraft's location in the Chikangawa Forest reserve.
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