Several Heads of State and Government from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are considering the findings of a fact-finding mission to Madagascar, amid growing political instability in the island nation.
South African (SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as Interim Chair of SADC, is currently chairing an Extraordinary Summit focused on the situation in Madagascar.
The summit follows a military takeover in October, sparked by widespread youth-led protests against President Andry Rajoelina over persistent water and electricity shortages.
SADC leaders have called for dialogue as part of efforts to restore stability and constitutional order.
Ramaphosa says the meeting forms part of a broader push to ensure lasting peace across the region.
“The developments in Madagascar in September this year brought to the fore the urgent need to accelerate the implementation of our regional development objectives to attain our SADC Vision 2050,” Ramaphosa said.
He added that the vision aims to create a region where people live in peace and harmony and are able to realise their economic potential.
“Like all peoples in our region and our continent, the people of Madagascar yearn for durable peace and development. We have a collective responsibility to make this a reality,” Ramaphosa said.
The SADC Extraordinary Summit is expected to chart a way forward as regional leaders seek a peaceful and sustainable solution to the crisis in Madagascar.
–ChannelAfrica–
