Southern Africa: Chihana Urges SADC Unity As Region Faces Congo, Madagascar and Mozambique Crises
[Nyasa Times] Malawi's Second Vice-President Enock Chihana issued a rallying call to Southern African leaders today, urging them to tackle the region's mounting security crises with "openness, mutual respect and a shared sense of purpose."
Malawi’s Second Vice-President Enock Chihana urged Southern African leaders to unite and address the region’s growing security issues at the SADC Organ Troika Summit in Durban, South Africa. Speaking on the challenges of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar, and Mozambique, Chihana stressed the importance of openness, mutual respect, and shared purpose among regional leaders.
He highlighted how the bloc has proven capable of delivering peace and stability through solidarity and collective action, despite facing fresh threats. The summit addressed the volatile security situation in the DRC, rising unrest in Madagascar, and growing political and security troubles in neighboring Mozambique. Chihana praised the gathering as evidence of SADC’s collective resolve to confront these challenges through dialogue and cooperation, and pledged his support to incoming chair Eswatini.
Earlier, Chihana led a Malawi delegation in bilateral talks with Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo, discussing ways to strengthen ties and advance peace, security, and socio-economic development in the region.
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