Southern African Development Community (SADC) news

IGAD and SADC conclude a three-day inter-Regional Economic Communities meeting in Lusaka, Zambia on October 16, 2026

IGAD, SADC push for unified African response to cross-border health threats

The agreement followed a three-day meeting in Lusaka, Zambia, held from October 14 to 16, 2026, where regional economic communities and international partners discussed ways to strengthen health security across Eastern, Central and Southern Africa.

By Bradley Bosire 17 Oct 2026

South Africa exit from DRC to be completed this month- General

Global Affairs

South Africa exit from DRC to be completed this month- General

By the end of May 2025, the majority of personnel are expected to be back in South Africa.

By Brenda Socky 4 May 2025

SAMIDRC troops begin withdrawal from North Kivu through Rwanda

Global Affairs

SAMIDRC troops begin withdrawal from North Kivu through Rwanda

Their withdrawal, beginning through Rwanda, was confirmed on Tuesday after images and videos of troops moving out circulated widely online.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 29 Apr 2025