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• Malawi Defence Force Maintains Regional Peacekeeping Role Despite Persistent Equipment Shortages and Budgetary Constraints

  Published: Apr 8, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The Malawi Defence Force remains a professional and disciplined military body focused on territorial defense and international peacekeeping despite severe resource limitations. Com...

• Zimbabwe Surpasses Regional Peers to Become SADC’s Second Largest Economy Following Strategic 52 Billion Dollar Rebasing

  Published: Mar 28, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency has officially rebased the national economy to 52.4 billion dollars, elevating the country to the second-highest economic rank in Southern A...

• South Africa assumes SADC maritime chairmanship as regional navies plan major 2027 exercises in Namibia and Tanzania

  Published: Mar 17, 2026

  Section: Africa

  South Africa has officially taken the lead of the Southern African Development Community’s Standing Maritime Committee following a high-level summit in Namibia. The committee has f...

• Minister Ronald Lamola Warns SADC Leaders of Impending Food and Energy Inflation Amid US-Iran Conflict

  Published: Mar 12, 2026

  Section: Africa

  South African Minister of International Relations Ronald Lamola has cautioned the Southern African Development Community (SADC) that the escalating war between the US and Iran thre...

• South Africa Assumes SADC Chairship Amid Regional Instability and Critical Funding Deadlines for Development

  Published: Mar 5, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Pretoria has stepped in to lead the Southern African Development Community following the political ejection of Madagascar, facing a high-stakes credibility test. The upcoming March...