The SADC Organ Troika Summit reviewed critical regional security and political developments to present key recommendations to the main SADC Summit.
Among the issues addressed were the deteriorating security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and noted the formal military and technical withdrawal of the SADC Mission in the DRC (SAMIDRC).
It also discussed the Madagascar political situation and interventions thus far. Regarding Mozambique, leaders acknowledged stabilised security in Cabo Delgado and noted the host country’s request to reconsider deploying the Panel of Elders due to its active, self-led Inclusive National Dialogue.
Other issues deliberated include the elections in Malawi and Seychelles and post election violence in Tanzania, making recommendations on improved implementation of electoral observer mission recommendations.
In addition the TROIKA is expected to brief summit on new leadership appointments for the Electoral Advisory Council and Mediation Reference Group, the inclusion of former presidents on the Panel of Elders, endorse a new Framework on Common Foreign Policy Positions, and brief on progress on establishing a permanent SADC Liaison Office in Madagascar.
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