The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has promised to keep backing Madagascar as the island nation tries to steady its rocky political landscape and transition back to stable rule.

SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi gave the assurance during a meeting with Madagascar’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Alice N’diaye, on the sidelines of a regional summit in Salima, Malawi.

The meeting comes on the heels of major political turbulence for Madagascar. The country was rocked by violent street protests late last year that led to curfews in the capital, Antananarivo, and ultimately brought in a transitional leadership team under Colonel Michael Randrianirina.

During the talks, Magosi made it clear that while SADC is ready to offer technical help, the real heavy lifting must happen at home. He stressed that long-term stability depends entirely on the transitional government rolling out clear, time-bound, and transparent reforms. He warned that the political process cannot leave anyone out, ordinary citizens and rival political factions alike need a genuine voice in shaping what comes next.

N’diaye thanked the regional bloc for sticking by Madagascar, particularly praising the recent diplomatic and fact-finding missions led by the SADC Panel of Elders. She promised that Madagascar is committed to taking SADC’s advice on board and will keep working closely with regional mediators to foster national unity.

–ChannelAfrica/SADC–