A new deal has been struck linking Southern Africa and the Middle East, with SADC driving the process of regional market unification.

The entities involved

• Southern Africa →

  southernmost region of Africa

  • Southern African countries are discussing agricultural policy, including shared best practices and calls for reduced reliance on food imports.11:50
  • El Niño conditions are impacting maize seasons in Southern Africa and posing crop yield risks to Central America.Mon 02:41
• Middle East →

  geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran

  • Peace talks between Iran and the US are underway, despite volatile statements injecting risk into the process.17:46
  • Conflict drives up global energy prices and costs due to events in the Middle East, specifically impacting the Hong Kong economy.16:58
• Southern African Development Community →

  intergovernmental trade and development body

  • SADC is hosting a conference in Maputo, and the SADC delegation joins the Mozambican President.00:49
  • Russia is strengthening cooperation with the African Union, SADC, and ECOWAS through high-level summits.Fri 09:12

Related events

• EU and South Africa established a strategic partnership involving SADC to address maritime security concerns.Oct 23
• Malawi is confirmed as a member state of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).Oct 25
• Demographic changes are creating complex regional stories across Africa.Jun 30