Malawi’s vice president and 9 others have died in a plane crash, the president says
apJUN 2024
The Spin
Narrative A
The Malawi government spared no effort and resources to locate Chilima's plane as soon as possible. This included contacting regional and development partners to assist search and rescue operations. However, it's a sad day for the country that the plane has been found with no survivors.
Narrative B
This is a very sad day and, unfortunately, one that needs a thorough investigation. The Malawi government significantly delayed starting search operations. In addition, the vice president's party was left in the dark, with access only to public information. Chilima was a potential candidate in next year's presidential election and there must be a detailed probe.