Southern Africa: SADC Concludes Flood Impact Assessment and Reaffirms Solidarity With Mozambique

From 24 to 31 January 2026, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) demonstrated strong regional solidarity through the deployment of its Emergency Response Team (ERT) in support of the Government of the Republic of Mozambique, following severe flooding that affected several provinces, particularly Gaza and Maputo, Sofala, extending to Inhambane and Zambézia. To date, more than 700,000 people have been affected, with 14 fatalities, widespread housing damage and significant disruptions…