During
the
summit,
the
Troika
acknowledged
the
gravity
of
the
ongoing
post-election
insecurity
in
Mozambique.
They
highlighted
that
this
instability
not
only
poses
a
significant
threat
to
national
stability
but
also
has
far-reaching
repercussions
for
regional
trade
and
security
dynamics.
The
Troika
expressed
deep
concern
regarding
the
potential
implications
of
this
turmoil
on
the
broader
Southern
African
Development
Community
(SADC)
region,
which
could
adversely
affect
cooperation
and
unity
among
member
states.
The
convening
of
this
summit
followed
considerable
advocacy
and
pressure
from
various
regional
civil
society
organizations.
In
December
2024,
the
Coalition,
alongside
other
regional
organizations
and
coalitions,
launched
a
fact-finding
mission
in
Mozambique.
The
aim
was
to
assess
the
situation
on
the
ground
and
collaboratively
urged
the
Southern
African
Development
Community
(SADC)
to
take
prompt
action
by
organizing
a
meeting
of
the
Organ
on
Politics,
Defence
and
Security
Cooperation.
The
emphasis
was
placed
on
the
urgent
necessity
for
dialogue
and
conflict
resolution
within
Mozambique.
The
petition
highlighted
the
importance
of
SADC
leveraging
its
existing
mechanisms,
such
as
the
Panel
of
Elders,
to
directly
engage
with
various
stakeholders,
including
government
representatives
and
civil
society
organizations
in
Mozambique.
In
response
to
this
call
for
action,
SADC
demonstrated
its
responsiveness
by
mandating
the
SADC
Panel
of
Elders.
This
panel,
supported
by
the
Ministerial
Committee
of
the
Organ
(MCO)
comprising
Troika
member
states—namely
Malawi,
Zambia,
and
the
United
Republic
of
Tanzania—and
the
SADC
Secretariat,
has
been
empowered
to
engage
with
the
Government
of
Mozambique
and
key
opposition
leaders
to
assess
and
navigate
the
challenging
post-election
environment.
A
comprehensive
report
on
their
findings
and
recommendations
is
to
be
submitted
to
the
Chairperson
of
the
SADC
Organ
by
15
January
2025.
The
Crisis
in
Zimbabwe
Coalition
firmly
believes
that
the
crisis
in
Mozambique
demands
a
coordinated
and
multifaceted
approach
to
facilitate
genuine
dialogue
among
all
parties
involved.
This
is
essential
for
restoring
peace
and
ensuring
long-term
stability
in
the
country.
We
applaud
the
Troika’s
commitment
to
the
core
objectives
of
SADC,
which
focus
on
fostering
a
peaceful,
secure,
and
prosperous
region
for
all
member
states.
We
remain
hopeful
that
this
initiative
represents
the
beginning
of
a
constructive
process
that
will
ultimately
lead
to
a
sustainable
and
peaceful
resolution
to
the
current
challenges
in
Mozambique.
Furthermore,
the
Troika’s
proactive
approach
in
engaging
the
conflicting
parties
is
a
significant
advancement
towards
achieving
lasting
peace
and
genuine
dialogue.
As
SADC
moves
forward,
it
is
crucial
not
only
to
address
the
immediate
crisis
but
also
to
strive
for
the
establishment
of
sustainable
peace
that
will
benefit
the
entire
region.
The
Crisis
in
Zimbabwe
Coalition
is
actively
coordinating
regional
solidarity
efforts,
which
are
vital
in
supporting
Mozambican
civil
society.
We
are
committed
to
promoting
constructive
and
genuine
dialogue
aimed
at
achieving
a
peaceful
solution
that
will
facilitate
necessary
institutional
reforms
in
Mozambique.
The
success
of
these
regional
efforts
will
rely
on
sustained
cooperation
between
local,
regional,
and
international
actors.
It
is
vital
to
maintain
a
clear
focus
on
supporting
locally-led
solutions
while
simultaneously
providing
essential
external
support
and
solidarity.
In
this
regard,
the
experiences
and
capabilities
of
regional
organizations
will
be
instrumental
in
ensuring
effective
support
while
respecting
the
principle
of
local
ownership
in
the
process.