Malawi's vice president and 9 others are confirmed dead after the wreckage of their plane is located
Washington PostJun 11
The Facts
Malawi's Vice Pres. Saulos Chilima and nine others have been killed in a plane crash, Pres. Lazarus Chakwera said Tuesday after rescuers found the wreckage of the military aircraft.
Based on signals from telecom towers, the government narrowed the potential crash site to a 10-kilometer (6.2 mi) radius within and around the Viphya Plantation, also known as the Chikangawa Forest.
The Spin
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.