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Southern African Development Community

SADC urges unity government after DRC vote
Africa
/ 14 January 2019

SADC urges unity government after DRC vote

The regional bloc has urged ‘all political leaders to consider a negotiated political settlement for an all-inclusive government’ in the DRC

By Agency
Mbeki’s African dream comes full circle
Article
/ 18 May 2018

Mbeki’s African dream comes full circle

The former president could get the African Renaissance he wished for

By Dineo Bendile and Govan Whittles
‘Zambia will become another Zimbabwe,’ warns opposition leader
Article
/ 26 April 2018

‘Zambia will become another Zimbabwe,’ warns opposition leader

Opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema’s months in jail have changed his priorities

By Simon Allison
What needs to be done to make Africa politically stable
Article
/ 8 January 2018

What needs to be done to make Africa politically stable

In the long term only rapid, inclusive economic growth combined with good governance can make the continent less volatile.

By Jakkie Cillier
Grey skies still cloud Zim economy
Article
/ 17 November 2017

Grey skies still cloud Zim economy

An emergency rescue package would stabilise the nation, analysts say

By Staff Reporter
Lesotho murders: The military must reform
Africa
/ 8 September 2017

Lesotho murders: The military must reform

The Southern African Development Community has recommended a wholesale overhaul of the Lesotho army following the recent murder of the commander

By Simon Allison
Zanu-PF sycophants rush to lionise birthday boy Mugabe
Africa
/ 24 February 2015

Zanu-PF sycophants rush to lionise birthday boy Mugabe

The president is having his 91st birthday bash this weekend – but Zimbabweans hurt by the economy are not in the mood to celebrate.

By Staff Reporter
Zambian mine threatens world heritage site
Article
/ 23 November 2014

Zambian mine threatens world heritage site

Zambia’s high court is to decide on issuing a licence for a copper mine in a game reserve bordering Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools world heritage site.

By Sipho Kings
Gigaba: SA to begin permit process for SADC countries soon
Africa
/ 20 November 2014

Gigaba: SA to begin permit process for SADC countries soon

A similar process to that of the special dispensation permit for Zimbabweans is in the pipeline for other African countries.

By Sapa
Ramaphosa’s Lesotho visit reaps success
Africa
/ 2 October 2014

Ramaphosa’s Lesotho visit reaps success

Today wrapped up Cyril Ramaphosa’s successful three-day visit to Lesotho that resulted in the signing of the Maseru Facilitation Declaration.

By Thuletho Zwane
Zuma to mediate on Lesotho’s reopening of Parliament
Africa
/ 8 September 2014

Zuma to mediate on Lesotho’s reopening of Parliament

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma is to travel to Lesotho to discuss peace and stability in the country after an attempted coup.

By Sapa
Thabane arrives safely in Lesotho, says aide
Africa
/ 3 September 2014

Thabane arrives safely in Lesotho, says aide

Lesotho’s Prime Minister Thomas Thabane returned to his home country after fleeing following an attempted coup, which the military denies.

By Staff Reporter
Ongoing unrest puts question mark on Lesotho PM’s return
Article
/ 2 September 2014

Ongoing unrest puts question mark on Lesotho PM’s return

Lesotho’s Prime Minister Thomas Thabane has failed to return home as reports of escalated tensions in the country’s capital continue.

By Staff Reporter
‘We are going home now’ – Lesotho PM’s aide
Article
/ 1 September 2014

‘We are going home now’ – Lesotho PM’s aide

While Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas Thabane is on his way home, SADC is expected to send a team to monitor the situation in the country.

By Staff Reporter
Thabane asks SADC to send troops into Lesotho
Article
/ 1 September 2014

Thabane asks SADC to send troops into Lesotho

Lesotho’s now exiled Prime Minister Thomas Thabane says SADC must send peacekeeping troops to Lesotho, as the situation is "out of hand".

By Sapa Ap
Zuma to head talks on Lesotho crisis
Article
/ 1 September 2014

Zuma to head talks on Lesotho crisis

Talks between SADC officials are expected to resume on Monday to discuss a peaceful solution to Lesotho’s attempted military coup.

By Reuters
SADC, SANDF and the Lesotho coup that wasn’t
Africa
/ 1 September 2014

SADC, SANDF and the Lesotho coup that wasn’t

SA has called a SADC meeting to discuss the recent Lesotho "coup", while the SANDF has refuted claims that it was involved in foiling the attempt.

By Sapa and Reuters
Mugabe calls on region to reduce reliance on aid
Africa
/ 17 August 2014

Mugabe calls on region to reduce reliance on aid

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe says SADC must limit cooperation with Western countries, claiming foreign funding compromises its independence.

By Staff Reporter
Zim thanks SA for role in resolving political crisis
Africa
/ 17 August 2014

Zim thanks SA for role in resolving political crisis

Zimbabwe has thanked President Jacob Zuma and his predecessors for the role they played in resolving Zimbabwe’s decade-long political crisis.

By Staff Reporter
SADC summit agrees to Zim-aligned economic agenda
Africa
/ 16 August 2014

SADC summit agrees to Zim-aligned economic agenda

Critics have castigated President Robert Mugabe and the Zimbabwean government for imprinting Zanu-PF values on the theme of the SADC summit.

By Staff Reporter
SADC dons blinkers for summit
Africa
/ 14 August 2014

SADC dons blinkers for summit

This weekend’s Robert Mugabe-chaired pow-wow has drawn fire for ignoring the region’s political crises.

By Liesl Louw-Vaudran
SADC mission to DR Congo could be suicidal
Africa
/ 15 February 2013

SADC mission to DR Congo could be suicidal

A 4 000-man regional force may not be strong enough to quell the rebels in the DRC, write Mmanaledi Mataboge and Phillip de Wet.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge and Phillip De Wet
SADC’s peace plan faces challenges
Analysis
/ 4 January 2013

SADC’s peace plan faces challenges

The region has revamped its strategy for stability but 2013 will be the ultimate test of its muscle,, writes Webster Zambara.

By Webster Zambara
Water deal irks Lesotho’s new rulers
Article
/ 7 December 2012

Water deal irks Lesotho’s new rulers

South Africa has been accused of putting undue pressure on a weak government to extract an unfair deal. Caswell Tlali reports.

By Sam Sole
Solidarity trumps rule of law
Analysis
/ 30 November 2012

Solidarity trumps rule of law

The Southern African Development Community’s decision to scrap its regional court was inevitable, says Laurie Nathan.

By Laurie Nathan
SADC leaders duplicitous in axing tribunal
Africa
/ 7 September 2012

SADC leaders duplicitous in axing tribunal

So often are the winds of change said to blow through the southern reaches of Africa that the uninformed might think there are always hurricanes here.

By Comment Author
SADC must grow student numbers
Article
/ 5 April 2012

SADC must grow student numbers

The region’s slow increase in enrolment is worrying — but there are bright spots.

By Piyushi Kotecha
Punching above our weight
Article
/ 30 March 2012

Punching above our weight

South Africa’s inclusion into Brics has been a political triumph, but the real challenges are about to start.

By Staff Reporter
Pandor urges Southern Africa to dig deep for science
Article
/ 28 March 2012

Pandor urges Southern Africa to dig deep for science

Science Minister Naledi Pandor has stressed the need for the Southern African region to increase spending on improving science and technology.

By Staff Reporter
SADC lapse deals Nigeria a prized ace
Article
/ 16 March 2012

SADC lapse deals Nigeria a prized ace

South Africa’s continental rival, Nigeria, has seized an opportunity that arose when Africa’s southern region suspended its own court.

By Sean Christie
SADC backs Dlamini-Zuma for AU elections
Article
/ 12 February 2012

SADC backs Dlamini-Zuma for AU elections

The SADC have announced they would back Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma’s attempt to be elected the new AU chief in fresh polls to be held in June.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 15 October 2011

Madagascar maps the way forward

Malagasy politicians have collectively agreed on how to implement a road map for ending a leadership crisis in the country, the SADC says.

By Staff Reporter
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