BLANTYRE, June 20 – President Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi has appointed Michael Usi as the new vice president after the death of former Vice President Saulos Chilima in a plane crash last week. The crash, which occurred on June 10, claimed the lives of Chilima and nine others when their military plane went down in a forest.
Chilima, who had been anticipated to challenge President Chakwera in the upcoming presidential election next year, was a significant political figure. In light of this tragedy, Usi is set to be sworn in as the new vice president on Friday, according to a government statement.
Michael Usi previously held the position of minister of natural resources and climate change and was known for his close alliance with Chilima, having served as his running mate in past political campaigns.
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