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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

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) successfully concluded the Joint Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Energy and Water, held from 30 June to 04 July 2025 in Harare, Republic of Zimbabwe. The Ministerial Meeting was preceded by a High-Level Dialogue held on 03 July 2025, which focused on the Grand Inga Hydropower Project, the Congo River Water Transfer Concept, and the SMART Clean Cooking Initiatives.

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SADC Ministers Call for Accelerated Action on Energy Reforms and Water Security

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SADC Ministers issue call to accelerate gender equality, women’s empowerment, and the elimination of Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

From 23 to 27 June 2025, the Government of the Republic of Namibia welcomed delegates from across Africa and beyond for the Joint Forum of the Intra-ACP Climate Services and Related Applications (ClimSA) Programme and the Space-based Earth Observation for Early Warning in Africa (SEWA) initiative in the capital city of Windhoek. Organised by the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC)

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

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

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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Août 12, 2025

ENTRÉE EN FONCTION DE MADAGASCAR EN TANT QUE PRÉSIDENT DU...

Août 08, 2025

SADC Endorses North-South Economic Corridor Concept

Août 01, 2025

SADC to hold 45th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and...

Août 01, 2025

La SADC convoque le 45e Sommet des chefs d'État et de...

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Août, 2025

45th ORDINARY SUMMIT OF SADC HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT

Antananarivo, Madagascar

Août, 2025

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

Antananarivo, Madagascar

Août, 2025

ORGAN TROIKA MCO MEETING

Antananarivo, Madagascar

Août, 2025

ORGAN TROIKA SUMMIT

Antananarivo, Madagascar

Août, 2025

PUBLIC LECTURE

Antananarivo, Madagascar

Août, 2025

SADC-USA PARTNERSHIP DIALOGUE

Antananarivo, Madagascar

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African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) IV

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SADC Fisheries and Aquaculture

Zambia SADC Success Stories Volume 1, 2020

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