Mutharika reaffirms Malawi’s commitment for SADC peace, security, political stability

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika has reaffirmed Malawi’s commitment in promoting peace, security and political stability within the Southern African region.

President Mutharika made the remarks when he hosted members of the SADC panel of elders led by former President of Tanzania Dr Jakaya Kikwete who is Chairperson of the panel and Malawi’s former President Dr Joyce Banda who is Vice Chairperson and the current lead of a SADC mediation team in Madagascar.

Speaking in his capacity as Chair of the SADC organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, The Malawi leader encouraged the Panel of Elders to actively involve local communities in their work.

Mutharika further stressed that Malawi remains fully committed to regional peace-building initiatives, noting that instability in one country can have far-reaching consequences for neighbouring states.

Dr. Kikwete said the Panel felt energized, describing the engagement as precise, insightful, and rich in guidance and counsel from Mutharika on the way forward.

Former Malawi President Dr Banda, expressed gratitude for the trust placed in her to mediate peace talks in Madagascar following the September 2025 political transition.

Lloyd M’bwana

I’m a Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resource (LUANAR)’s Environmental Science graduate (Malawi) and UK’s ICM Journalism and Media studies scholar. Also University of Malawi (UNIMA) Library Science Scholar. I have been The Malawi Country Manager and duty editor for the Maravi Post since 2019. My duty editor’s job is to ensure that the news is covered properly, that it is delivered on time, and that it is created to the standards set out in the editorial guidelines of the Maravi Post.