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Key Facts
- The vice president of Malawi, Saulos Chilima, is missing after the aircraft he was traveling on disappeared from radar.
- A search and rescue operation is underway, with potential crash sites narrowed to a six-mile radius.
- Assistance has been sought from neighboring countries along with the U.S, U.K, Norway, and Israel for technological support.
Article Summary
The aircraft carrying the vice-president of Malawi, Saulos Chilima, along with nine other people has gone missing, prompting a significant search and rescue operation. The Malawi Defense Force aircraft was unable to land due to poor visibility caused by bad weather, shortly after which it disappeared from radar. President Lazarus Chakwera announced that authorities have been unable to establish contact with the plane. The search operation, which includes national and regional agencies, has narrowed the potential crash site to a six-mile radius. The government has sought assistance from neighboring countries and international partners, including the U.S, U.K, Norway, and Israel. Mr. Chilima, previously a telecommunications executive, entered politics a decade ago and was expected to launch a bid for the Malawian presidency in 2025.
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