The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the People’s Republic of China have agreed to work more closely together after a high-level meeting in Gaborone, Botswana. SADC Executive Secretary, Mr Elias M. Magosi, met with Chinese Ambassador to Botswana, Mr Fan Yong, during a courtesy visit. The two leaders discussed how to improve cooperation between SADC and China, and how to support development across Southern Africa. China’s Support to SADC One of the main topics discussed was the annual financial…

Mozambique’s National Assembly has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to fast-tracking the country’s energy transition by approving legislation and regulatory measures aimed at creating a stable and modern legal framework to attract sustainable investment in the energy sector. Speaking at the opening of the Parliamentary Leadership Seminar on Energy Transition and the Oil and Gas Economy in the SADC, taking place in Maputo on Tuesday and Wednesday, the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hélder Injojo, stressed the country’s determination to respond…

Southern African ministers have called for urgent action to fast-track energy reforms and improve water security in the region, following a week-long high-level meeting that ended on 4 July in Harare. The Joint Meeting of SADC Ministers Responsible for Energy and Water brought together officials from across the region to assess progress and agree on concrete steps to tackle power shortages, water scarcity, and infrastructure challenges. According to a media statement issued by the SADC Secretariat on 7 July, key…

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is taking part in the 8th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025), being held from 2–6 June 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. This international event brings together leaders from across the world to discuss how to reduce the impact of disasters, especially as extreme weather events grow more frequent and dangerous. SADC, through its Secretariat, is using the platform to share its experiences, learn from others, and strengthen its commitment to building resilience in…

Top prison officials from across Southern Africa have resolved to boost intelligence capabilities in prisons to help detect threats and support the region’s peace and security efforts. They gathered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from May 28 to 30, 2025, for the Annual Regional Conference of Heads of Corrections, Prisons, and Penitentiary Services.  The conference was organised by the Southern African Development Community (SADC), with support from the European Union-funded ECESPA Programme, under the theme “Intelligence Gathering for Early Warning:…

The Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been plagued by conflict for decades, leading to immense human suffering and widespread instability in the region. The situation has only worsened in recent years, with militia groups and external forces continuing to vie for control over the region’s wealth of natural resources.  The DRC’s North and South Kivu provinces have borne the brunt of this violence, resulting in displacement, human rights abuses, and a fragile security environment. As the conflict…

In a bold move to restore stability in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), regional leaders from the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have decided to neutralise destabilising forces and facilitate direct talks among all warring parties. They convened a Joint EAC-SADC Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on 8 February 2025 where they also agreed on steps to restore security, peace and stability in the Great Lakes region. To achieve this,…

In a significant shift in African politics, leaders of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have decisively moved to isolate Rwandan President Paul Kagame following recent deadly attacks that have further exacerbated instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).  Kagame, whose government has long been accused of supporting the M23 rebel group in eastern DRC, now faces increasing isolation from SADC, which has held his forces responsible for the tragic deaths of 14 South African peacekeepers and several others…

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has released the names of the 14 soldiers who died during a confrontation with M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).  These soldiers were part of the SANDF troops deployed to the DRC as part of the SADC Mission in the DRC (SAMIDRC) and the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO). In a media statement on February 1, the SANDF said the soldiers “displayed extraordinary courage…

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has mandated a panel of elders to engage with the Mozambican government and opposition leaders to solve the country’s political and security challenges. The body also directed its Inter-State Defence and Security Committee to propose measures to protect regional trade routes, humanitarian corridors, and energy supplies while working toward solutions to Mozambique’s post-election crisis. SADC held a virtual Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Organ Troika on January 5, 2025,…