President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reaffirmed that the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will continue to take a collective approach to address regional challenges while fostering cooperation and solidarity. Speaking after attending a virtual Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, President Mnangagwa, the immediate past Chair of SADC, emphasized that the bloc will work together to find lasting solutions to the region's issues.
The summit followed Madagascar’s recent announcement of its withdrawal from the bloc, citing the need to focus on nation-building following political changes in the country. President Mnangagwa expressed satisfaction with the consensus among regional leaders on addressing shared challenges. The virtual summit, attended by leaders from 15 SADC member states, included discussions on peace, stability, and prosperity in the region. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, the incoming Chair, stressed the importance of unity, solidarity, and decisive action to achieve the region’s long-term goals.
SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi highlighted the need to elect a new Chair for SADC after Madagascar’s withdrawal from the leadership role. This decision, following political changes in Madagascar, was made to ensure the continuity of the regional organization’s work and to maintain its focus on integration, economic development, and peace.
The summit followed Madagascar’s recent announcement of its withdrawal from the bloc, citing the need to focus on nation-building following political changes in the country. President Mnangagwa expressed satisfaction with the consensus among regional leaders on addressing shared challenges. The virtual summit, attended by leaders from 15 SADC member states, included discussions on peace, stability, and prosperity in the region. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, the incoming Chair, stressed the importance of unity, solidarity, and decisive action to achieve the region’s long-term goals.
SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi highlighted the need to elect a new Chair for SADC after Madagascar’s withdrawal from the leadership role. This decision, following political changes in Madagascar, was made to ensure the continuity of the regional organization’s work and to maintain its focus on integration, economic development, and peace.
