Southern African Development Community

South Africa xenophobic violence and mass migrations

222 clusters · 497 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: Ghanaian Foreign Minister faces calls for resignation over evacuation funds

The anti-immigrant wave in South Africa has intensified, driven by nativist groups like ‘March and March’ that set a September 30, 2026, deadline for illegal migrants to depart. This follows a June 30 deadline that trigg

South African anti-immigration protest movement

9 clusters · 79 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Durban: Foreign national beaten to death by crowd

Following violent unrest in Soweto and Durban, the South African government is implementing reforms to its asylum application process to comply with a July 2026 Constitutional Court ruling. The department sought legal cl

Mozambique climate resilience, food security, and health

8 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Mozambique Minister calls for local scientific solutions to climate resilience

Mozambique is intensifying efforts to address the interconnected challenges of climate change, food security, and public health. To strengthen regional resilience, the country is participating in the BREFOLE-ZRB programm

Economic diversification and resource management in Southern

14 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Botswana and De Beers launch Diamonds for Development Fund

Botswana and Namibia are intensifying efforts to transform natural resource wealth into sustainable prosperity through economic diversification and regional cooperation. In Namibia, officials are emphasizing local value

Namibia financial and fiscal challenges

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Namibia revises economic growth forecast to 2.3% amid mining revenue decline

Namibia is experiencing significant financial integrity and fiscal pressures. The Bank of Namibia has reported a sharp rise in banking fraud losses, which are projected to reach N$79 million by the end of 2025 due to sop

African agricultural research and climate resilience efforts

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: African agricultural experts call for climate-resilient crop innovation

Agricultural experts and researchers across Africa are advocating for increased investment in climate-resilient food systems and technological innovation. At the 9th International Plant Phenotyping Symposium in Ghana, re

Barriers to intra-African trade expansion

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Cross-border payment infrastructure challenges in Africa

Efforts to expand intra-African commerce face significant structural and financial obstacles. While a majority of senior executives expect cross-border activity to grow, merchandise trade remains stagnant at approximatel

Egypt hosting international and African economic summits

6 clusters · 103 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Luxor hosts Arab-African Investment and International Cooperation Summit

Egypt is hosting several high-level international and African economic summits in late 2026. These gatherings include the inaugural Alamein Africa Forum, which aims to bridge political and economic development while mobi

Southern African regional trade and corridor development

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Angola and Namibia to establish one-stop border post

Southern African nations are pursuing various initiatives to enhance regional trade corridors and cross-border economic cooperation. Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa have committed to strengthening the Trans-Kalahari

Tanzania mandatory travel insurance regulations

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Tanzania mandates travel insurance for all visitors

Tanzania has implemented mandatory inbound travel insurance for foreign visitors entering the country via land, sea, or air. Under the Insurance (Inbound Travel Insurance) Regulations, 2026, non-citizens must hold valid

Josefa Sacko FAO Director-General candidacy

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Angola nominates Josefa Sacko for FAO Director-General

The Angolan government has formally launched and submitted the candidacy of Ambassador Josefa Sacko for the position of Director-General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Announced in Rome d

Regional tourism growth in 2026

9 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: South Africa and Morocco report significant tourism growth

Various nations in Africa and Southeast Asia reported significant increases in international tourism arrivals during 2026. In Brunei, visitor arrivals rose by 7.8 per cent in the first half of the year, reaching nearly 4

Eswatini diplomatic and ceremonial engagements

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Lesotho and Eswatini monarchs celebrate Diamond Jubilee and regional ties

Eswatini has engaged in various diplomatic and ceremonial activities involving both international partners and regional neighbors. In early September, Eswatini marked its 58th Independence Day. The occasion drew tribute

Namibia immigration and financial regulation updates

5 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Namibia promotes investment in minerals and tourism growth

Namibia is implementing new immigration and economic measures to facilitate foreign investment and strengthen financial regulation. Effective September 1, 2026, the government launched the five-year ‘Employment Permit to

African pharmaceutical production expansion efforts

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Nigeria targets 70% local pharmaceutical production by 2030

Tanzania and the United States have entered a strategic partnership to establish Dar es Salaam as a regional pharmaceutical production and distribution hub. This initiative aims to serve the Southern African Development

Hichilema sworn in for second term amid treason charges

50 clusters · 168 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Zambia Electoral Commission sets dates for key by-elections

President Hakainde Hichilema has been sworn in for a second five-year term following the August 13 election, in which he secured approximately 60 percent of the vote. The inauguration ceremony took place on September 1,