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The Council of Ministers of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is convening from 12 to 14 August 2025 in Antananarivo, Republic of Madagascar to deliberate on key programmes, policies, and interventions aimed at accelerating deeper regional integration, strengthening peace and security, and fostering inclusive economic development. The meeting serves as a preparatory platform for the 45th SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government, scheduled to take place on 17 August 2025.

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MADAGASCAR BEGINS TENURE AS CHAIR OF THE SADC COUNCIL OF MINISTERS

The meeting of the Co-Chairs of the Joint EAC-SADC Summit with the Panel of Facilitators was held in Nairobi, Republic of Kenya, on 1st August 2025 in a warm and cordial atmosphere to deliberate with the Panel of Facilitators on the security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

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COMMUNIQUE OF THE MEETING OF THE CO-CHAIRS OF THE JOINT EAC-SADC SUMMIT WITH THE PANEL OF FACILITATORS FOR THE DRC PEACE PROCESS

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SADC Ministerial Committee of the Organ Reaffirms Commitment to advancing Regional Peace and Security

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Namibia Hosts Landmark Forum on Climate Services and Space-Based Early Warning for Africa

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On the 14th June 2025, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of MONUSCO, Madam Bintou Keita, visited the Force Headquarters of the SADC Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (SAMIDRC) in Goma. She was warmly received by the SAMIDRC Force Commander, Major General Monwabisi Dyakopu, and his delegation.

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SRSG MONUSCO Visits SAMIDRC Force Headquarters

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The Meeting of Ministers of Finance and Investment of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened from 12–13 June 2025 in Victoria Falls, Republic of Zimbabwe. The Ministers applauded significant progress in the implementation of Stage 1 of the SADC Regional Development Fund (RDF), particularly on resource mobilisation efforts and operational readiness.

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Strengthening Regional Financial Integration: SADC Ministers Advance Investment Agenda and Development Fund

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34th SADC Committee of Ministers of Trade and 24th Ministerial Taskforce on Regional Economic Integration make renewed calls for accelerated intra-regional trade and industrialisation

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Aug, 2025

45th ORDINARY SUMMIT OF SADC HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT

Antananarivo, Madagascar

Aug, 2025

45th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government in Antananarivo, Madagascar on 17 August 2025

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Aug, 2025

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ORGAN TROIKA SUMMIT

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Aug, 2025

SADC-USA PARTNERSHIP DIALOGUE

Antananarivo, Madagascar

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SADC-EU Support to Peace and Security Programme (SPSS)

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The Southern African Development Community (SADC) aspires to…

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African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) IV

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Trade Facilitation Programme

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Support to Improving the Investment and the Business Environment

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Support to Industrialisation and Productive Sectors (SIPS)

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SADC Dialogue Facility (SDF)

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Integrated Institutional Capacity Building (IICB)

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GCCA+ Intra-ACP Programme

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