The SADC intervention fits in with the commitment by African leaders to find “African solutions for African problems”. SADC is also guided by its 2003 Mutual Defence Pact regulating responses to armed attacks on a fellow SADC member state. The Protocol on Politics Defence and Security Cooperation stipulates that a member state under siege should invite SADC to intervene. Dangers & VulnerabilitiesAt the moment, the Democratic Republic of Congo provides an example of ongoing military intervention in a fellow SADC member country. SADC member states – South Africa, Tanzania and Malawi – are actively involved in a UN peacekeeping mission, MUNOSCO, in the country.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 05, 2021 12:00 UTC