Southern Africa: SADC Endorse Samuel Maimbo As Candidate for AfDB Presidency

The Southern African Development Community Heads of State and Government have endorsed Samuel Maimbo, a national of Zambia, as a candidate for the position of President of the African Development Group and urged member states to campaign and support him.

The endorsement was made during the 44th Ordinary Summit of Heads of States and Government in Harare, Zimbabwe on 17 August 2024.

Maimbo was selected through a competitive process among seven candidates from the SADC region.

Maimbo has been the…