Southern Africa: Zimbabwe President Hails Mutharika's 'Dedication' to Regional Peace As SADC Chairmanship Changes Hands

Praise heaped on Malawi leader in Durban handover speech -- as Second VP Chihana stands in for Mutharika at high-stakes summit Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has showered praise on Malawi's President Arthur Peter Mutharika, hailing his unwavering dedication to promoting peace and security across the region during his tenure at the helm of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security. In a glowing handover speech, Mnangagwa singled out Mutharika's leadership and commitment to maintaining peace and stability within the Southern African Development Community. The tribute came as Mnangagwa formally handed over the SADC Organ chairmanship to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government in Durban. Mutharika was not present; Second Vice President Enock Chihana represented Malawi. Mnangagwa's endorsement marks a significant diplomatic recognition of Mutharika’s peace efforts on a major regional political stage.