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June 12, 2024

Malawian Vice President Saulos Chilima Confirmed Dead After Plane Crash
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Malawi's vice president and nine members of his entourage have been
confirmed dead after their plane crashed in a mountainous region of the
southern African nation. Saulos Chilima had served as Malawi's vice
president since 2020 and was expected to challenge incumbent President
Lazarus Chakwera in elections scheduled for next year.