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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 51693, member: 636"] African leaders gathered at the Seventh Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, where President Mnangagwa delivered remarks on continental unity and regional integration. The SADC chairperson addressed delegates at Sipopo International Conference Centre during discussions centered on reparative justice for Africans and people of African descent. AU Assembly Bureau members, Regional Economic Communities heads, and other stakeholders participated in the conference alongside Angolan President Joao Lourenco and host leader Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo. AU Commission chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf attended the gathering that focused on addressing historical injustices and exploitation. The Zimbabwean leader emphasized that Africa requires swift, coordinated responses to challenges facing the continent. Regional trade statistics demonstrate positive momentum within SADC member nations as integration efforts advance across multiple sectors. Intra-SADC commerce increased to 19.8 percent during 2024, representing growth from the previous 18 percent recorded in 2022. The regional bloc eliminated 85 percent of tariffs while pursuing ambitious targets for cross-border trade expansion. Tripartite collaboration between COMESA, East African Community, and SADC encompasses 29 member states representing 60 percent of African GDP. The framework serves over 800 million people across participating countries. President Mnangagwa departed Equatorial Guinea for Japan to participate in the Osaka Expo following the AU meeting. Foreign Affairs Minister Amon Murwira, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube, and Deputy Chief Secretary George Charamba accompanied the delegation. The president will represent Zimbabwe at international exhibitions promoting economic cooperation and investment opportunities. Regional integration initiatives continue advancing through infrastructure development, educational frameworks, and cross-border payment systems. SADC maintains focus on industrialization, conflict resolution, and sustainable development across southern Africa. [/QUOTE]

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