Southern Africa: Deployment of the SADC Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (SAMIDRC) was deployed on 15 December 2023 to support the Government of the DRC to… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Stepping Up Efforts to Address Anti-Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has commenced the process to operationalise the Committee on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism… Read more »

Madagascar: Rajoelina Inaugurated As President of the Republic of Madagascar

His Excellency Andry Nirina Rajoelina, President of the Republic of Madagascar was inaugurated on 16thDecember 2023 following his re-election in the First Round of the Presidential… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Launches the Electoral Observation Mission to First Round of Presidential Elections

On 12th November 2023, His Excellency Brig. General Godfrey Miyanda, former Vice President of the Republic of Zambia and Head of the SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) for… Read more »

Eswatini: SEOM Joins International Electoral Observation Missions to Eswatini for the Post-Election Debriefing and Peer-Exchange

Heads of International Electoral Observation Missions (IEOMS) to the Kingdom of Eswatini met in Mbabane, Eswatini on 30 September 2023 for a post-election debriefing and… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Engages Key Electoral Stakeholders to Assess Conformity of the Electoral Process in the Kingdom of Eswatini

On September 23, 2023, His Excellency Mr. Enock P. Kavindele, former Vice President of the Republic of Zambia and Head of the Southern African Development Community (SADC)… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Officially Launches the Electoral Observation Mission to the Kingdom of Eswatini and Deploys Observers to All Regions

His Excellency Mr. Enock P. Kavindele, former Vice President of the Republic of Zambia and Head of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission… Read more »

Southern Africa: Communiqué of the 43rd Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government

1. The 43rd Ordinary Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) was held on 17th August 2023, in Luanda, Republic of Angola. Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Holds a Workshop for Exchange of Knowledge On Water-Energy-Food Nexus and Impact of Climate Change On Communities #AfricaClimateHope

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened a workshop to share knowledge on issues connecting water, energy and food (WEF Nexus) and how these are affected by… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Launches Success Stories for Lesotho

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) on 5 July, 2023 launched the SADC Success Stories publication for the Kingdom of Lesotho which contains stories on the programmes… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Secretariat Engages International Cooperating Partners On Prioritised Regional Projects

The Secretariat of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) on 16th June, 2023 engaged International Cooperating Partners on the prioritized projects derived from the SADC… Read more »

Southern Africa: Communiqué of the Extra-Ordinary SADC Organ Troika Summit Approving Troop Deployment to DRC

The Extra-Ordinary Summit of Organ Troika, Plus SADC Troika and Force Intervention Brigade Troop Contributing Countries Heads of State and Government, hereinafter called Summit was… Read more »

Africa: AU Member States, RECs and Partners Deliberate On Harmonisation of Road Transport Regulatory Frameworks in Africa.

A continental workshop organised by the African Union Commission (AUC) in partnership with the European Union (EU)-funded Tripartite Transport and Transit Facilitation Programme… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Electoral Advisory Council Pre-Election Goodwill Assessment Mission to the Republic of Zimbabwe

SADC Electoral Advisory Council (SEAC) is currently conducting consultations with stakeholders in Zimbabwe ahead of the general elections scheduled to take place between July and… Read more »

Southern Africa: Senior Corrections/Prisons Officers Seek Ways to Curb Radicalisation, Violence and Violent Extremism in SADC Region

Terrorism, violent extremism, and radicalisation in prisons are increasing concerns to Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member States, the continent, and the… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Ministers of Employment and Labour and Social Partners Call for Enhanced Measures to Create Decent Work in the Region

Ministers of Employment and Labour of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and Social Partners held their annual meeting in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo,… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Solicits Partners to Bolster Disaster Risk Coordination for Effective Disaster Preparedness and Response

The SADC/GIZ Global Initiative on Disaster Risk Management (GIDRM) Project Steering Committee (PSC) held its second meeting on 29th March 2023 in Gaborone, Botswana. The purpose of… Read more »

Southern Africa: Mauritius Prime Minister Hon. Pravind Kumar Jugnauth Calls for Implementation of Projects to Ease Connectivity and Increase Intra-Regional Trade in SADC

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, Honourable Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, has called for the implementation of more joint projects to ease connectivity and enhance… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Member States Need to Align Their Plans On Gender and Financial Inclusion With National Strategies

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member States need to align their plans on gender and financial inclusion with their national strategies, and the countries and… Read more »

Southern Africa: Financial Inclusion Critical to Enhance Quality of Life in SADC Region

Financial inclusion is a critical enabler in enhancing the quality of life of households and individuals, especially low-income households, as well as raising the productive… Read more »

Southern Africa: Tanzania First to Sign for Establishment of SADC Humanitarian, Emergency Ops Centre

On the 23rd February 2023, The United Republic of Tanzania became the first country to sign the Intergovernmental Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Amongst the Southern African… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Convenes Payment Systems Annual Regional Conference

The Southern African Development Community (SADC)'s Payment Systems Subcommittee under the SADC Committee of Central Bank Governors (CCBG) convened its annual regional conference… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Makes Considerable Progress in Strengthening Capacity to Effectively Prevent and Respond to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Member States

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) made considerable progress in supporting Member States' capacity to prevent and respond to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV)… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Strengthens Its Democratic Processes By Including NSAs and CSOs in Its Peace and Security Architecture

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) in 2022 made significant progress towards strengthening the democratisation process in the Region through trainings on electoral… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Panel of Elders Undertakes a Working Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho

The Panel of Elders of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) led by its Chairperson, former president of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete… Read more »