𝙎𝘼𝘿𝘾 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙘𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙤 𝙎𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙧 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙨
To ensure proper operational effectiveness and efficiency, the Southern African Development Community
#SADC
Expresses concern on statements made about its Electoral Observation Mission in Zimbabwe and the personal attacks to its Head of SEOM following the release of its Preliminary Statement on Zimbabwe Harmonised Elections.
Click link for Press Release:
#SADC
would like to extend its heartfelt condolences to the families of the 2 South African Soldiers killed and the other three that got injured in Goma, bomb attack in the Eastern DRC under SAMIDRC. May their souls rest in peace.
#SADC
Election Observation Mission to Zimbabwe`s Harmonised Elections held a joint release of preliminary statements event with
@_AfricanUnion
-COMESA & ECF-SADC countries in Harare this morning. The link to the SEOM statement is accessible here:
Heartfelt congratulations to H.E. Félix Tshisekedi for his re-election as President of the
#DRC
in the 20 December, 2023 elections. The
#SADC
family looks forward to working with the DRC in promoting peace, security & prosperity of the
#SADC
region
@Presidence_RDC
@AngeleMakombo
#SADC
Mission in the
#DRC
, known as
#SAMIDRC
, was deployed on 15 December 2023 to support the Government of the
#DRC
to restore peace & security in the eastern DRC, which has witnessed an increase in instability caused by the resurgence of armed groups.
Renowned economist & public servant, Dr Judith Kateera, a citizen of
#Zimbabwe
was on 17th August 2023 sworn in as SADC Deputy Executive Secretary for Corporate Affairs, following approval of her appointment by the 43rd SADC Summit in Luanda, Angola.
#SADC
Executive Secretary H.E.
@EliasMagosi
is currently on an official visit to the SADC Mission in DRC to appreciate and oversee the progress of the operations. The Mission is to support the DRC to restore peace and security in the Eastern DRC.
#SAMIDRC
#SADC
congratulates President-Elect of
#DRCongo
, Mr Felix Tshisekedi & calls upon all stakeholders to support the President-elect & his Government in maintaining unity, peace & stability; and in attaining socio-economic development in the country
H.E. Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo was inaugurated for a second term as President of the
#DRC
on 20 January 2024, following his re-election in the Presidential, Legislative & Provincial Elections held on 20 December 2023. More on this story:
In fulfilling its mandate,
#SAMIDRC
continued offering specialised training to the Democratic Republic of Congo National Army (FARDC) on weapon handling especially the Artillery guns. Training is aimed at enhancing efficiency in the operations of the FARDC.
#SAMIDRC
#SADC
Communique of the Extraordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government held on 4th November, 2023 in Luanda, Republic of Angola. Read the full Communique on this link:
@MIRCO_NAMIBIA
@DIRCO_ZA
@sardcnet
Major Gen. Monwabisi DYAKOPU,
#SAMIDRC
visited Sake Main Operating Base, in Masisi to oversee operations & encourage troops engaged on the front line. He commended
#SAMIDRC
& FARDC troops’ joint counter-offensive operations that repelled M23 rebels' major assault launched.
@HHichilema
, Chair of
#SADC
Organ on Politics, Defence & Security Cooperation appoints H.E Enock P. Kavindele, Former Vice President of the Republic of Zambia as Head of SADC Electoral Observation Mission to the 2023 General elections in
@EswatiniGovern1
@EliasMagosi
@sardcnet
SADC Electoral Observation Missions ONLY observes elections. SADC DOES NOT conduct elections in its Member States but observes them. We then make recommendations. Understand the role of SADC when it comes to observing elections. Our mandate is only to observe and issue a report.
#SAMIDRC
continues to train the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) infantry in Sake . Training aims to ensure efficiency and interoperability of Forces while operating together.
#Goma
#DRC
#SAMIDRC
Chairperson of
#SADC
Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation
@HHichilema
on 27 September, 2023 convened Organ Troika Summit where he underscored the need to safeguard peace, security and stability, as preconditions for sustainable development of the
#SADC
region.
FARDC Land Forces Commander and Govenor of North Kivu met the Senior Mission Leadership of
#SAMIDRC
to discuss further cooperation on the ongoing military operations in Eastern DRC to ensure peace and security.
#SADC
#SADC
Chairperson, H.E. Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, President of the DRC calls for dedicated efforts to deepen regional integration and achieve sustainable development as he addresses Staff of
#SADC
Secretariat in Gaborone, Botswana on 10 May, 2023.
During his Visit to
#SADC
Secretariat on 10 May, 2023,
#SADC
Chair H.E. Félix Tshisekedi Tshilombo,
@Presidence_RDC
, said SADC will continue to be relevant as an essential vehicle for promoting regional integration, economic & social-political development:
La SADC félicite le Président élu de la RDC, M. Felix Tshisekedi, et appelle toutes les parties prenantes à soutenir le Président élu et son gouvernement afin de préserver l'unité, la paix et de la stabilité et de réaliser le développement socio-économique du pays
@fatshi13
As directed in its Mandate,
#SAMIDRC
continues to train the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) troops in different specialised fields. The Training aims at enhancing combat efficiency and cooperation.
#SADC
#SAMIDRC
Today, 24/10/23,
#SADC
joins the Government & people of the Republic of Zambia in commemorating the 59th Independence Anniversary. We wish Zambia, a founding Member of
#SADC
, a happy Independence Day & continued unity, peace & prosperity in years ahead.
@EliasMagosi
@sardcnet
Happy 96th Birthday to Zambia’s first President Dr Kenneth Kaunda, one of the Founding Fathers of the front line states, who played a pivotal role in the struggle for the liberation of Southern African States. We wish him good health
@DrTaxs
@MagufuliJP
@EdgarCLungu
@sardcnet
Southern African Development Community has condemned an attack on a camp for displaced people in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo and announced the start of joint military operations with the Congolese army against the M23 rebels. At least 16 civilians were killed and
4
#SADC
Member States
#Angola
#Botswana
#DRC
#Tanzania
elected to the African Union’s Peace & Security Council. The AU Executive Council elects 10
#AUPSC
members with 2-year mandates effective 1 April 2024. The AUPSC is
@_AfricanUnion
's top peace & security decision-making body.
SADC ES
@EliasMagosi
& Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Botswana and SADC,
@PetraPereyra
today co-chaired SADC-EUD Quarterly meeting and reviewed implementation of joint programmes in support of regional cooperation, integration, peace & security
@AngeleMakombo
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 #𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗸𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 Plus SADC Troika & Force Intervention Brigade Troop Contributing Countries held in Windhoek, Namibia on 8 May, 2023:
@DIRCO_ZA
@MIRCO_NAMIBIA
#SAMIDRC
continues to train together with the National Army of DRC (FARDC) troops in different specialised fields. Training aims at enhancing combat efficiency and interoperability.
#SADC
family joins the Government & people of Zimbabwe, a happy & memorable 44th Independence Anniversary celebration.
Zimbabwe gained its independence from British colonial rule on 18 April 1980.
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY ZIMBABWE!
#Zimbabwe
@44
#SADC
Head of
#SADC
Electoral Observation Mission (HoM) to Zimbabwe arrives in Harare. Zambia, as incoming Chair of SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation have appointed Dr. Nevers Mumba, Former Vice-President of Zamibia as SEOM HoM to Zimbabwe
State funeral of H.E. Dr. Hage G. Geingob, 3rd President of the Republic of Namibia.
Theme: “Inclusivity spells harmony, exclusivity spells conflict”. Dr. Geingob
🕊️RIP
Happy 43rd Independence Day to the Republic of Zimbabwe, a Member State of
#SADC
. We wish
#Zimbabwe
memorable celebrations & prosperity in the years ahead.
#ZimAt43
In execution of its MANDATE
#SAMIDRC
supported & facilitated relocation of civilians away from the Military Base to a relatively safe place in the area of Sake. Civil Military Relations is one of the priorities towards the success of the Mission's Protection of the Civilians.
Senior Mission Leadership of
#SAMIDRC
maintains regular inspection of quality of training provided to FARDC. This ensures efficiency and adds morale to troops.
#SADC
#Goma
Major Genera Khar Diouf, MONUSCO Acting Force Commander, met the Senior Mission Leadership of
#SAMIDRC
to discuss matters of mutual interest for peace and security in Eastern DRC.
#SADC
Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM), led by H.E Kavindele, former Zambian V.P & Head of SEOM paid courtesy call on Chief M. Gamedze, Acting Prime Minister of Eswatini who expressed appreciation for presence of SEOM & commitment in implementing effective electoral processes
Statement by the
#SADC
Executive Secretary,
@EliasMagosi
, following the impacts of Torrential Rains, Floods and Mudslides in
#DRC
. Full statement available in English, French & Portuguese on this link:
H.E.President Tshisekedi of
#DRCongo
takes over the Chairship of
#SADC
from
@LAZARUSCHAKWERA
& affirms DRC's commitment to support the implementation of Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (2020-2030) and Vision 2050.
@Presidence_RDC
Today H.E. Ms. Lindiwe C. Kunene, High Commissioner of Eswatini to RSA & SADC presented letters of credence to
@eliasmagosi
,
#SADC
Executive Secretary. The two leaders discussed regional issues in the areas of peace and security, elections and governance
@AngeleMakombo
@DIRCO_ZA
Four
#SADC
Mission (SAMIDRC) soldiers died and three others injured in Eastern DRC. Our heartfelt condolences go to the families and governments of the Republic of South Africa and United Republic of Tanzania for the irreplaceable loss.
May their souls rest in eternal peace 🕊️
H.E. Elias Mpedi Magosi, a national of Botswana is the new Executive Secretary of SADC whose tenure of office begins today, 1st September 2021. He was sworn in as the 7th SADC Executive Secretary at the 41st SADC Summit held in Lilongwe, Malawi on 18th August, 2021
@BWGovernment
Statement by H.E. Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, President of Zambia and Chairperson of the
#SADC
Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation On the 20-21 December 2023 Presidential, Legislative, Provincial and Local Council Elections of the DRC
Peace keeping stakeholders in DRC held a memorial service in honour of 4
#SAMIDRC
soldiers who lost their lives. 3 Tanzanian soldiers passed away during operations on 06 April 2024 while the South African soldier passed away in Hospital on 04 April 2024 after short illness🕊️
The virtual Extra-Ordinary Summit of
#SADC
Heads of State and Government which started today, will reconvene in person in Luanda,Angola on 04 November 2023.
Communique of the Extraordinary SADC Organ Troika Summit Plus SADC Troika, Troops Contributing Countries to SAMIDRC, Personnel Contributing Countries to, the DRC and Mozambique held on the 23rd March 2024. Read the Communique here:
@SADC
would like to inform the public that SADC Mission in DRC (SAMIDRC, doesn’t have any social media accounts & all communications relating to SAMIDRC are communicated via
#SADC
platforms. The below account is FAKE.
On this
#AfricaDay2020
, we are proud & inspired to have Zambia’s first President H.E Dr Kenneth Kaunda join the 57th Anniversary of establishment of
#OAU
, the organisation he, alongside other liberation heroes, founded & served as its Chairman from 1970-1973
@EdgarCLungu
@DrTaxs
#SADC
Executive Secretary
@DrTaxs
calls for lifting of outstanding sanctions imposed on
#Zimbabwe
noting that the sanctions continue to pose as a stumbling block to faster economic recovery & negatively affecting Zimbabweans & SADC region as a whole
@edmnangagwa
@southerntimesa
#SADC
& US Embassy in
#Botswana
host SADC Ambassadors, International Cooperating Partners, Heads of Diplomatic Missions &
@BWGovernment
Officials to celebrate the signing of the SADC-USA Regional Development Objective Agreement held on 3 August this year
@USAID_SAfrica
Today, 30th September, 2023,
#SADC
joins H.E.
@OfficialMasisi
& the People of
#Botswana
in celebrating the country's 57th Independence Anniversary. We wish Botswana, a Member of
#SADC
, continued peace & prosperity in the years ahead. Happy
#boipuso
to all Batswana!
#Botswana57
Today,
#SADC
joins H.E. President
@OfficialMasisi
& all Batswana in celebrating 54th Independence Anniversary. May
#Botswana
continue to be a model of peace, freedom & prosperity in the years ahead. Congratulations & Best Wishes on this historic day!
@DrTaxs
@BWGovernment
H.E Lucy Tamlyn, USA Ambassador to the DRC, visited
#SAMIDRC
& met with Brigadier Gen. Julius Gambosi, Deputy Force Commander & Brigadier Gen. Desmond Chawanda, Chief of Staff, & discussed matters of mutual interest on peace and security for sustainable development in Eastern DRC
Today, SADC marks 44 years of promoting regional integration & development, following the signing of Lusaka Declaration- Southern Africa: Towards Economic Liberation on 1st April 1980, which established SADC’s pre-cursor, Southern African Development Coordinating Conference.
General Birame Diop, UN Military Advisor (MILAD) and his delegation met with the Senior Mission Leadership of
#SAMIDRC
to discuss matters of mutual interest in peace and security of the Eastern DRC.
#Goma
#DRC
Congratulations to H.E. Elias Mpedi Magosi, a national of
#Botswana
for being sworn in as the 7th SADC Executive Secretary. The SADC region looks forward to your service in promoting & deepening regional integration
@MIACBW
@SongweVera
@DrTaxs
@DIRCO_ZA
Statement by the Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Co-operation, His Excellency Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, regarding the Mission of the Special Envoy to the Kingdom of Eswatini:
#SADC
Executive Secretary
@EliasMagosi
, Roll Back Malaria Board Chair, Ms. Joy Phumaphi & CEO, Dr. Michael Charles met on 29 August, 2023, reiterating commitment to make
#Malaria
as a top priority on the SADC regional agenda to
#EndMalaria
Following the Namibia's Supreme Court ruling on the Presidential Election petition, SADC Chair of Organ
@edmnangagwa
has urged Government & electoral authorities to implement the recommendations of the Supreme Court & respect the determination of the Court
#SADC
will hold the Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit in Windhoek, Namibia on 31 January, 2023 to discuss the political & security situation in the region. H.E.
@hagegeingob
will chair the Summit as the Chairperson of the Organ on Politics, Defence & Security Cooperation
Following receipt of the reports on the recent political & security disturbances in the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Chair of the SADC Organ
@OfficialMasisi
dispatched a Fact-Finding Mission. Here is the statement by the SADC Organ Chair:
@DrTaxs
@MIACBW
#SADC
Executive Secretary H.E. Elias M. Magosi says he is humbled by the trust bestowed upon him to lead the SADC Secretariat and has pledged to work tirelessly to promote & deepen regional integration as he spends his first day in office today, 1st September, 2021
@BWGovernment
In the passing of President
#Magufuli
, Tanzanians, SADC Region & Africa have lost a great inspirational leader who will always be remembered for his development-oriented leadership & commitment to
#SADC
deeper political & socioeconomic integration.
@DrTaxs
#SADC
ES
@EliasMagosi
is among the SADC Heads of States & Govts who have joined world leaders at
@UN
78th General Assembly in New York, to seek solutions to some of the main challenges facing humanity. All SADC Member States are members of the UN🇦🇴🇧🇼🇰🇲🇨🇩🇱🇸🇸🇿🇲🇬🇲🇼🇲🇺🇲🇿🇳🇦🇸🇨🇿🇦🇹🇿🇿🇲🇿🇼
Statement by His Excellency Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia and Chairperson of the
#SADC
Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation on the Republic of Zimbabwe Harmonised Elections.