Mozambique’s Security Crisis Demands Urgent SADC Intervention
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened an emergency Troika summit on 5th January to address the escalating political and security situation in Mozambique.
Chaired by Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the summit was to forge solutions to the threats posed by post-election unrest and regional instability.
Zambia’s renowned economic expert, Mr. Kelvin Chisanga, has raised concerns over the far-reaching economic implications of the Mozambican crisis.
He emphasized that ongoing political unrest and external shocks are exerting significant economic pressure on Zambia and the region.
Mr. Chisanga emphasized the need for SADC to establish a proactive and scalable approach to election processes, including monitoring political campaigns to mitigate pre- and post-election conflicts.
“The security challenges arising from political complexities often lead to violent protests, loss of lives, damage to democratic values, and destruction of public and private property,” he said.
He also called on the regional bloc to enhance cooperation among member states to address potential political instability before it escalates.
“SADC must focus on strengthening regional collaboration to support member states facing political challenges, rather than reacting at the height of conflicts,” Mr. Chisanga added.
The summit, hosted under the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence, and Security Cooperation, aimed to chart a path forward for resolving Mozambique’s crisis while developing long-term strategies to prevent similar issues in the region.
