Online Reporter
Debra Matabvu
President Mnangagwa has joined other Heads of State and Government in a SADC virtual Extraordinary Summit to deliberate on Madagascar’s withdrawal from its chairmanship of the bloc.
The summit comes after the military government in Madagascar announced its withdrawal recently, citing the need to focus on nation building following recent political developments in that country.
The virtual summit is being attended by 15 Member States, including Zimbabwe, South Africa, Madagascar, Zambia, Botswana, and Namibia, among others.
Delivering his opening remarks, SADC executive secretary, Mr Elias Magosi said the agenda of the summit is to elect the SADC chair for the remainder of the year.
“This summit has been convened to elect the SADC chair for the remainder of the year ending in August 2026,” he said.
“This process will ensure that the SADC-Troika is complete in line with our founding treaty – the SADC Treaty – and that our organisation continues to function seamlessly, while also ensuring uninterrupted progress towards deepening regional integration, economic development, peace and security.”
