Africa-Press – Eswatini. The President of Zimbabwe Dr. Emmerson Mnangagwa, has formally handed over the SADC Chairmanship to the President of Madagascar Andry Rajoelina.
This took place at the 45th Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) yesterday.
In a heartfelt moment, President Mnangagwa passed the SADC Chairmanship to President Rajoelina, expressing confidence in his leadership to advance the regional integration agenda. “I am confident that under President Rajoelina’s leadership, SADC will advance our shared vision,” he said, thanking member states for the cooperation he received during his tenure. He also extended best wishes to His Excellency Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, President of Malawi, for his ongoing regional contributions.
President Mnangagwa concluded by reaffirming the collective duty to build a prosperous SADC through unified efforts. “No one else will build it for us,” he declared, calling for fruitful deliberations to advance the region’s aspirations. His message aligns with Eswatini’s dedication to regional integration, particularly through initiatives like intra-regional trade and infrastructure development.
The SADC Chairmanship rotates annually among member states, with the elected head of state or government leading the organisation’s agenda for a one-year term. The Chairperson oversees regional initiatives, fosters cooperation, and drives the implementation of SADC’s Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (2020–2050). President Mnangagwa, who assumed the role in August 2024, steered SADC towards advancing industrialisation and innovation.
SUPPORT REMOVAL OF ZIM SANCTIONS – MNANGAGWA
ANTANANARIVO, MADAGASCAR – Zimbabwe President Dr Emerson Mnangagwa has passionately appealed to SADC and African leaders to support his country in its fight against Western sanctions, which he described as a barrier to the region’s prosperity.
“These sanctions hinder the prosperity of our entire region,” he said, urging collective action to demand their unconditional removal. He emphasised Zimbabwe’s openness to engaging with progressive international partners to foster mutual respect and development, a stance that resonates with Eswatini’s commitment to regional solidarity.
In his address, President Mnangagwa called on SADC leaders, including His Majesty the King, to unite in demanding the unconditional removal of unjust Western sanctions on Zimbabwe, which he said hinder regional prosperity.
HIGH ATTENDANCE AT SADC SUMMIT
ANTANANARIVO, MADAGASCAR -There was a visible high attendance at the 45th ordinary Summit of SADC heads of State and government.
Leaders who joined His Majesty King Mswati III at the Summit are; Chairperson of SADC: Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi; Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa; Duma Boko, President of the Republic of Botswana; Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, President of the Republic of Namibia; Daniel Francisco Chapo, President of Mozambique; Sam Matekane, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho; Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius; Dr. Philip Mpango, Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania; Dr. Azali Assoumani, President of the Union of Comoros; Judith Suminwa Tuluka, Prime Minister and Minister of Planning in the Democratic Republic of Congo; and António Tete, Ambassador of Foreign Affairs and International Relations in the Republic of Angola.
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