Southern Africa: From South Africa's Immigration Issues to Zimbabwe Sanctions, SADC Takes a Stand On Regional Challenges

[New Zimbabwe] SADC addressed major regional issues including South Africa's immigration challenges and ongoing sanctions on Zimbabwe. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has become the new chairperson, giving Pretoria a leading role in the bloc's agenda. The summit called for a coordinated regional strategy on migration and reiterated its demand for lifting economic sanctions on Zimbabwe. Key summit topics included regional security, economic integration and critical minerals.