Vice President Jane Ansah represented President Arthur Peter Mutharika at a memorial service on Sunday honoring Malawian soldiers who served in both world wars at the Area 18 monument in Lilongwe. Military personnel fired ceremonial gun salutes at 11:00 a.m., marking the exact hour when fighting ceased in 1918, while attendees observed two minutes of silence before a second volley concluded the formal tribute.
The commemoration acknowledged veterans from conflicts spanning 1914 to 1918 and 1939 to 1945, reinforcing national commitment to preserving military heritage and educating younger citizens about African contributions to global history. Dignitaries and residents placed wreaths and offered prayers following the observance, demonstrating collective gratitude for sacrifices made during periods of international turmoil.
The commemoration acknowledged veterans from conflicts spanning 1914 to 1918 and 1939 to 1945, reinforcing national commitment to preserving military heritage and educating younger citizens about African contributions to global history. Dignitaries and residents placed wreaths and offered prayers following the observance, demonstrating collective gratitude for sacrifices made during periods of international turmoil.
