A Malawi Defence Force Aircraft carrying Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine other passengers has disappeared after failing to make a scheduled landing on Monday morning.
According to a statement from the presidential office and cabinet, the aircraft departed from Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi, at 09:17 local time (03:17 ET). However, it never arrived at its intended destination.
Search and rescue operations are underway, with authorities mobilising resources to locate the missing plane. The incident has raised concerns, and officials are closely monitoring the situation.
Vice President Chilima is a prominent political figure in Malawi, and his safety is of utmost importance. The cause of the disappearance remains unknown, and investigators are working to determine what led to the failed landing attempt.
As the nation awaits updates, our thoughts are with the passengers and crew members on board the missing aircraft.
We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
