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SADC leaders must confront region’s challenges after Mnangagwa’s clumsy handling of Mozambique poll aftermath, DRC conflict
New Zimbabwe
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August 17, 2025
By Dr. Sizo Nkala l IOL THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) hosted its 45th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government in Antananarivo, Madagascar at the weekend. This year’s gathering was held under the theme: “Advancing...
Emilokan, Propaganda Economics And The Gathering Storm, By Ifeanyi Izeze
Prompt News Online
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August 21, 2025
It is easier to talk if you don’t think, but if you think you will think thoroughly before talking, and when you talk, you will work. By now, if they have been thinking, it should be clear to President Bola Tinubu and operators of his government...
Empowering Women For Greater Participation In Politics, Governance: Time Is Now
Daily Independent
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August 21, 2025
4 The advocacy for the empowerment of women for greater participation in politics and governance in Nigeria is once again gathering momentum especially as the political discourse in the country shifts increasingly towards the 2027 general...
SADC leaders urge review of regional and international trade engagements
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Calls for a re-look at trade engagements within the region and beyond dominated the maiden statements of SADC's new leaders. These are President Duma Boko of Botswana, Mozambican President Daniel Chapo and the Prime Minister, Navinchandra...
SADC Chairperson moves from President Munangagwa of Zimbabwe to President Andry Nirina Rajoelina of Madagascar
Zambian Observer
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August 17, 2025
The 45th Ordinary Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is underway at the IVATO Conference Centre in Antananarivo, Republic of Madagascar, under the theme “Advancing Industrialisation,...
The case for reestablishing the SADC Tribunal - Saai
Politicsweb
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Thursday, 21 August 2025 21/08/25 DOCUMENTS The case for reestablishing the SADC Tribunal - Saai Theo de Jager | 19 August 2025 Theo de Jager says resolving the unlawful de facto situation requires simply that judicial vacancies be filled H.E. Mr...
Legendary Voice Actor Takaya Hashi Dies Aged 72 | News Roundup
Tokyo Weekender
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August 29, 2025
In this week’s news roundup we pay our respects to legendary voice actor Takaya Hashi, who passed away on Wednesday. Japan’s “Africa Hometown” initiative sparks concerns over mass immigration. Tokyo police and prosecutors apologize to the bereaved...
SADC 45th Summit: Focus on industrialisation, agricultural transformation and inclusive energy transition
The Sunday Mail (Zimbabwe)
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August 17, 2025
Good morning from Antananarivo! Today marks a key moment for Southern Africa as SADC Chairman, President Mnangagwa, joins fellow leaders for the regional bloc’s 45th Summit of Heads of State and Government at the Ivato Conference Centre in...
‘Mnangagwa’s Sadc chair tainted by meddling claims’
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa’s tenure as chair of the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) was overshadowed by serious allegations of Zimbabwe’s interference in the elections of neighbouring nations, observers...
PARLIAMENT: MP calls for govt to scrap passport requirements for SADC countries to promote trade, free movement
New Zimbabwe
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August 20, 2025
By Anna Chibamu OPPOSITION legislator Zivai Mhetu has urged the government to scrap passport requirements for countries within the SADC region in order to promote trade, tourism, and labour mobility. Mhetu told Speaker Jacob Mudenda during a point...
International students turn to Asian universities as a refuge
Oman Observer
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August 17, 2025
SEOUL, South Korea — For Jess Concepcion, a microbiology student from the Philippines, obtaining a doctorate from a university in the United States had been a dream. It was where most of his academic mentors had studied and done research, and he...
South African diplomat touts strong ties with Mozambique
Macao News
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August 20, 2025
Trade between Mozambique and South Africa tops US$2 billion annually, making the two key partners in the region and beyond, reports Mozambican news agency AIM. The Southern African countries enjoy strong geographic proximity, historical ties and...
Sadc summit to focus on industrialisation, agric
The Sunday Mail (Zimbabwe)
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August 16, 2025
Wallace Ruzvidzo in ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar THE 45th SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government, which opens today, will focus on the region’s industrialisation, agricultural transformation and inclusive energy transition, the bloc’s...
Hungria à beira da decisão existencial: enfrentar Kiev e romper com a OTAN ou permanecer refém do terror ucraniano?
Strategic Culture
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August 20, 2025
Budapeste precisa tomar uma decisão urgente sobre o futuro de suas relações com a Ucrânia, a UE e a OTAN. Junte-se a nós no Telegram , Twitter e VK. Escreva para nós: info@strategic-culture.su O recente ataque ucraniano ao oleoduto Druzhba – vital...
Let’s be honest, an “upper middle-income economy” will not end Zimbabweans’ suffering
The Zimbabwean
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August 20, 2025
Tendai Ruben Mbofana We are constantly told by those in power that Zimbabwe is on course to becoming an “upper middle-income society” by the year 2030. To directly receive articles from Tendai Ruben Mbofana, please join his WhatsApp Channel on:...
SADC Organ Troika Ministerial Committee Convenes to Tackle Regional Security Priorities
Informante
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August 15, 2025
Date: August 15, 2025 The Ministerial Committee of the Troika of the Organ (MCO) on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) met on 15th August 2025 in Antananarivo on the margins of the 45th...
Titanium miner Kenmare urges decision on Mozambique rights renewal
Zawya
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Titanium miner Kenmare Resources said on Wednesday it could seek arbitration over delays to an extension of its mining rights in Mozambique. The Dublin-headquartered company owns the Moma Titanium Minerals mine on the north-east coast of...
Mozambique opposition leader says new party approved
Modern Ghana
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Mozambique's main opposition leader, Venancio Mondlane, announced Friday that authorities had approved his new political party after a months-long dispute over the name. Mondlane upended Mozambique's political landscape last year when he drew...
National News Laois Rose Katelyn Cummins crowned 2025 Rose of Tralee Laois Rose Katelyn Cummins is the 2025 International Rose of Tralee, the 20-year-old is the first Rose from Laois to win the title 18 minutes ago
Meath Chronicle
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James Cox Laois Rose Katelyn Cummins is the 2025 International Rose of Tralee, the 20-year-old is the first Rose from Laois to win the title. Dáithí Ó Sé and Kathryn Thomas made the announcement from the Kerry Sports Academy at MTU to national and...
Dangote Elevates Ethiopia To No. 2 Urea Producer In Sub-Saharan Africa
Daily Independent
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August 29, 2025
1 With the signing of an agreement to develop, construct, and operate a world-class urea fertiliser production complex in Gode, Ethiopia, the country will become the second in sub-Saharan Africa to own a urea plant, with a capacity of 3 million...