Philemon Jambaya
Zim Now Editor
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in Antananarivo, Madagascar, for the 45th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit, where he will officially hand over the bloc's rotating chairmanship to Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina. Mnangagwa's tenure as SADC Chairperson, which began in August 2024, has come to an end after a year marked by both celebration and criticism.
During his term, Mnangagwa played a notable intermediary role in the Democratic Republic of Congo, facilitating regional dialogue amidst the conflict between government forces and the M23 rebel movement. His leadership earned praise in some quarters, despite ongoing tensions in the DRC. The SADC chairmanship also brought attention to Zimbabwe's infrastructure development, particularly in Harare, ahead of the 44th SADC Summit.
Mnangagwa's assumption of the SADC chairmanship was not without controversy. Opposition figures questioned his suitability due to alleged human rights concerns, while his supporters hailed it as a historic achievement. Ruling party activists frequently invoked the chairmanship in political messaging, and government investment in infrastructure drew mixed reactions from critics and sympathizers.
As Madagascar takes over the SADC chairmanship, President Rajoelina has expressed his commitment to ensuring unity
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