FILE-MALAWI-LILONGWE-NEW VICE PRESIDENT

FILE-MALAWI-LILONGWE-NEW VICE PRESIDENT

(240620) -- LILONGWE, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- File photo taken on June 17, 2024 shows Michael Usi attending the Vice President Saulos Chilima's funeral in Ntcheu, Malawi. Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has appointed Michael Usi as the country's vice president, replacing Saulos Chilima who died in a plane crash on June 10. (Photo by Joseph Mizere/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

FILE-MALAWI-LILONGWE-NEW VICE PRESIDENT

FILE-MALAWI-LILONGWE-NEW VICE PRESIDENT

(240620) -- LILONGWE, June 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on June 17, 2024 shows Michael Usi attending the Vice President Saulos Chilima's funeral in Ntcheu, Malawi. Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has appointed Michael Usi as the country's vice president, replacing Saulos Chilima who died in a plane crash on June 10. (Photo by Joseph Mizere/Xinhua)

Malawian vice president buried at home village

STORY: Malawian vice president buried at home village SHOOTING TIME: June 16-17, 2024 DATELINE: June 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: NTCHEU, Malawi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chilima's funeral procession 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PATRICIA KALIATI, Secretary general of United Transformation Movement 3. various of Chilima's burial 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): COLLEEN ZAMBA, Secretary to president and cabinet 5. various of President Chakera and others at the burial 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chichewa): KENNETH KACHEPATSONGA, Chilima's follower 7. various of Mary Chilima, wife of the late Malawian Vice President Saulos Chilima, paying her last respect to her husband in Ntcheu STORYLINE: The body of Malawian Vice President Saulos Chilima, who died on June 10 in a plane crash, was buried at his home village Monday in Ntcheu district, about 165km south of the capital, Lilongwe. The burial ceremony was witnessed by Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera, former presidents, including Bakili Muluzi and Peter Mut

Late Malawian Vice President Saulos Chilima Funeral - Malawi

Late Malawian Vice President Saulos Chilima Funeral - Malawi

People grieve upon the burial of the late Vice President Saulos Chilima in Ntcheu, Malawi, June 17, 2024. Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has declared June 17 a public holiday to allow Malawians to attend, or follow, the funeral ceremony and burial of the country's Vice President Saulos Chilima who died in a plane crash on June 10. Chilima, along with eight other officials, including the country's former First Lady Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri, were on their way to the funeral of former attorney general and justice minister Ralph Kasambara, when the crash happened due to bad weather, according to authorities. Photo by Joseph Mizere/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Late Malawian Vice President Saulos Chilima Funeral - Malawi

Late Malawian Vice President Saulos Chilima Funeral - Malawi

Mary Chilima, wife of the late Malawian Vice President Saulos Chilima, pays her last respect to her husband in Ntcheu, Malawi, June 17, 2024. Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has declared June 17 a public holiday to allow Malawians to attend, or follow, the funeral ceremony and burial of the country's Vice President Saulos Chilima who died in a plane crash on June 10. Chilima, along with eight other officials, including the country's former First Lady Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri, were on their way to the funeral of former attorney general and justice minister Ralph Kasambara, when the crash happened due to bad weather, according to authorities. Photo by Joseph Mizere/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

MALAWI-LATE VICE PRESIDENT-FUNERAL

MALAWI-LATE VICE PRESIDENT-FUNERAL

(240618) -- LILONGWE, June 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Mary Chilima, wife of the late Malawian Vice President Saulos Chilima, pays her last respect to her husband in Ntcheu, Malawi, June 17, 2024. Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has declared June 17 a public holiday to allow Malawians to attend, or follow, the funeral ceremony and burial of the country's Vice President Saulos Chilima who died in a plane crash on June 10. Chilima, along with eight other officials, including the country's former First Lady Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri, were on their way to the funeral of former attorney general and justice minister Ralph Kasambara, when the crash happened due to bad weather, according to authorities. (Photo by Joseph Mizere/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

MALAWI-LATE VICE PRESIDENT-FUNERAL

MALAWI-LATE VICE PRESIDENT-FUNERAL

(240618) -- LILONGWE, June 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People grieve upon the burial of the late Vice President Saulos Chilima in Ntcheu, Malawi, June 17, 2024. Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has declared June 17 a public holiday to allow Malawians to attend, or follow, the funeral ceremony and burial of the country's Vice President Saulos Chilima who died in a plane crash on June 10. Chilima, along with eight other officials, including the country's former First Lady Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri, were on their way to the funeral of former attorney general and justice minister Ralph Kasambara, when the crash happened due to bad weather, according to authorities. (Photo by Joseph Mizere/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

MALAWI-LATE VICE PRESIDENT-FUNERAL

MALAWI-LATE VICE PRESIDENT-FUNERAL

(240618) -- LILONGWE, June 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Mary Chilima, wife of the late Malawian Vice President Saulos Chilima, pays her last respect to her husband in Ntcheu, Malawi, June 17, 2024. Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has declared June 17 a public holiday to allow Malawians to attend, or follow, the funeral ceremony and burial of the country's Vice President Saulos Chilima who died in a plane crash on June 10. Chilima, along with eight other officials, including the country's former First Lady Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri, were on their way to the funeral of former attorney general and justice minister Ralph Kasambara, when the crash happened due to bad weather, according to authorities. (Photo by Joseph Mizere/Xinhua)

MALAWI-LATE VICE PRESIDENT-FUNERAL

MALAWI-LATE VICE PRESIDENT-FUNERAL

(240618) -- LILONGWE, June 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People grieve upon the burial of the late Vice President Saulos Chilima in Ntcheu, Malawi, June 17, 2024. Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has declared June 17 a public holiday to allow Malawians to attend, or follow, the funeral ceremony and burial of the country's Vice President Saulos Chilima who died in a plane crash on June 10. Chilima, along with eight other officials, including the country's former First Lady Patricia Shanil Dzimbiri, were on their way to the funeral of former attorney general and justice minister Ralph Kasambara, when the crash happened due to bad weather, according to authorities. (Photo by Joseph Mizere/Xinhua)