Armed conflicts in Sadc: A grotesque insignia of political misgovernance

The blitzkrieg of militarised insurgencies, social cleavages and general deficiency of good governance in relation to authoritarian rule and the wanton abuse of State resources, are a vile concoction that has jeopardised peace and stability in southern Africa. The Southern African Development Community (Sadc)’s institutional framework for regional peace and security is proving ineffective because its leaders lack genuine political will, or to put it blatantly, are unwilling to submit and enforce democratic principles that are necessary for sustainable peace-building and economic development.

Over the past two decades, a majority of the countries in Sadc have been relatively peaceful and stable.

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