COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE EXTRAORDINARY SUMMIT OF SADC HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT 07th NOVEMBER 2025

The Extraordinary Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), hereafter referred to as “Summit” was held just about on seventh November 2025. 

Summit was attended by the next Heads of State and Government, or their representatives:

Summit was additionally attended by Ministers from the SADC Member States, and the Executive Secretary of SADC.

Summit prolonged its honest condolences to the households who misplaced family members through the protests that occurred within the Republic of Madagascar in September and, extra just lately, within the United Republic of Tanzania. It expressed deep remorse that these occasions resulted, not solely within the lack of life, but in addition within the destruction of public property and significant infrastructure in each nations.

Summit congratulated His Excellency Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika, President of the Republic of Malawi; His Excellency Dr. Patrick Herminie, President of the Republic of Seychelles; and Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, on their elections held in September and October 2025, respectively.

Summit acknowledged the choice by the Republic of Madagascar to relinquish her position as Chair of SADC, following latest political developments which have impacted her capability to discharge the obligations of the place.

Summit acknowledged that, in accordance with Articles 9A(2)(b) and 10(4) of the SADC Treaty, the Incoming Chairperson (Deputy Chairperson) shall assume interim management ought to the sitting Chair be unable to fulfil their duties. In this regard, the Republic of South Africa was appointed as Interim Chair of SADC till August 2026. The SADC Secretariat will have interaction Member States, consistent with the precept of rotation, to determine a brand new Incoming Chairperson (Deputy Chairperson) by thirtieth November 2025.

Summit agreed that SADC will proceed implementing the theme adopted at forty fifth SADC Summit in August 2025 in Antananarivo, Republic of Madagascar, titled “Advancing Industrialisation, Agricultural Transformation, and Energy Transition for a Resilient SADC” till August 2026. 

Summit expressed its appreciation to His Excellency Mr. Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa for convening the Extraordinary Summit and accepting to chair the regional physique.

Summit welcomed the provide by His Excellency Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, to host chosen SADC Meetings in Zimbabwe through the interim interval, in his capability because the Outgoing Chairperson of SADC.

The Chairperson of SADC expressed heartfelt gratitude to all Heads of State and Government for taking part within the Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, and for the honour of electing him to guide the SADC area.