The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called for an extraordinary summit on November 16 to address escalating violence in Mozambique.
The unrest, fueled by post-election protests, has disrupted operations at the Lebombo border post between South Africa and Mozambique, causing significant economic losses for businesses in the nearby town of Komatipoort. Opposition parties in Mozambique have rejected last month’s election results, sparking widespread demonstrations.
In response to the unrest, Mpumalanga Community Safety and Security MEC Jackie Macie announced the deployment of additional security officers to protect trucks stranded along the N4 toll road leading to the border.
“We have already deployed a multi-disciplinary task team at the borderline and along the N4 road. This 24-hour deployment ensures the safety of truck drivers and other road users,” Macie said.
The summit is expected to focus on measures to restore stability in Mozambique and address the broader regional impact of the violence.
