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Chilima Crash: Malawi Officials Knew of Faulty Equipment & Severe Weather

Explosive parliamentary testimony reveals a tragic confluence of neglect and peril in the crash that killed Malawi's former Vice-President Saulos Chilima. Critical safety systems were reportedly expired, and the aircraft battled severe weather just prior to the disaster. The inquiry intensifies, demanding accountability for a nation in mourning.

AllAfrica - Latest·June 24, 2026AI-curated

[Nyasa Times] Fresh testimony before Parliament has raised troubling questions about the circumstances surrounding the military flight that claimed the life of former Vice-President Saulos Chilima and eight others, revealing that the aircraft had battled severe weather just a day

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