Malawi's Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine others have died in a plane crash. Presidential Secretary Collin Samba confirmed this on Tuesday (June 11). The missing plane was found in the Chikungwa forest after a massive search operation. All passengers on board the plane were found dead. The Office of the President and Cabinet released an official statement giving details of the accident. Malawi is in the news since the death of Saulos Chilima. So find out where is Malawi and what is it famous for.
The Vice President and 9 others died in a plane crash
Let us first know about the sad news related to Malawi's Vice President Saulos Chilima. A massive search operation was launched in the mountainous forests of northern Malawi after the plane carrying Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine others went missing on Monday (June 10). The plane took off from the capital carrying Vice President Saulos Chilima, former First Lady Chenille Dzimbiri and eight others. But air traffic control in Mzuzu instructed the pilots not to attempt a landing and not to return due to bad weather and poor visibility. However, air traffic control lost contact with the plane and it disappeared from the radar shortly afterwards.
A beautiful country in Africa
Malawi is a beautiful country in South-East Africa. There are some things that make this country special. People from all over the world come here to see Lake Malawi. This huge freshwater lake is the ninth largest lake in the world. It is known for its amazing biodiversity.
Lake Malawi is very special
The southern part of the lake is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it has an amazing diversity of fish, most of which are found nowhere else on Earth. The lake is also a popular spot for diving, snorkeling, and relaxing on the beach.
Malawi is also known for its friendly people
This small country is also known for its people. The warm and friendly people are known for their hospitality and welcoming nature. This welcoming environment makes Malawi a great destination for tourists. Malawi has a lot to offer in terms of natural beauty. Apart from Lake Malawi, there are mountains, forests and wildlife sanctuaries. Here you can enjoy hiking, biking, bird watching and safaris.