UN General Assembly
2012

The mediation efforts of SADC for the resolution of the political deadlock in Madagascar and the SADC facilitation of the implementation of the comprehensive political agreement in Zimbabwe, continue to make progress towards the establishment of conditions for free, fair and credible elections to take place in both SADC countries. With regard to Madagascar, the efforts of the mediation team led by the former President of the Republic of Mozambique, Joaquim Chissano, resulted in the signing by 10 of the 11 political groups in Madagascar of the SADC road map to end the political crisis in that country. In Zimbabwe, the political situation is generally stable, as the inclusive Government has made tremendous progress in the socioeconomic and political areas. The process for the establishment of a new constitution, which will guide future elections, is at an advanced stage. SADC reiterates its appeal for the complete lifting of the economic sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe in order to contribute to the country’s economic recovery and that of other countries in the region, with which Zimbabwe maintains close economic ties.