Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa praises Malawi President Arthur Peter Mutharika for advancing peace and security in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. The remarks come as Mnangagwa hands over the chairmanship of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The handover takes place during a SADC-related event in Durban, where Mnangagwa delivers a speech recognizing Mutharika’s contributions to regional efforts on politics, defence, and security. Both outlets describe Mnangagwa’s recognition as a public acknowledgement of Mutharika’s role during his period leading or supporting relevant regional work. One outlet emphasizes “advancing” SADC peace and security through Mutharika’s involvement, while the other highlights the “dedication” or commitment shown during Mutharika’s tenure. Both accounts characterize the moment as ceremonial but focused on regional security cooperation.
