On Africa 54: Malawians are mourning following an announcement by President Lazarus Chakwera who said the southern African nation’s Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine others, including former first lady Shanil Dzimbiri, died on Monday in a plane crash. Plus, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken continues his diplomatic trip to the Middle East after visiting Egypt, Israel and Jordan, an attempt by Washington to achieve a cease-fire in Gaza where Israel continues to fight Hamas militants. This and more news-related updates on today’s Africa 54!