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<\/p>\nBy Kwanele Dhladhla<\/p>\n
The Kingdom of Eswatini has been entrusted with a critical role in safeguarding democratic values within the Southern African region, following the appointment of Themba N. Masuku, former Deputy Prime Minister (DPM), as Head of Mission for the SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) to the Republic of Malawi.<\/p>\n
The appointment was announced by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Pholile Shakantu, who announced that the decision was made by His Majesty King Mswati III, in his capacity as the Incoming Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation (TROIKA).<\/p>\n
\u201cIt has pleased His Majesty King Mswati III to appoint Themba Masuku as the Head of Mission for the SADC Electoral Observation Mission to the Republic of Malawi, for its General Elections scheduled for 16 September 2025,\u201d Minister Shakantu said.<\/p>\n
The SADC Electoral Observation Mission will play a vital role in ensuring that Malawi\u2019s upcoming general elections are conducted in line with the region\u2019s agreed principles.<\/p>\n
\u201cMasuku will lead a delegation tasked with ensuring that Malawi\u2019s electoral process adheres to the highest standards of transparency, credibility, and fairness,\u201d said Shakantu.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is in alignment with the SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections, which remain central to the community\u2019s mission of promoting good governance and political stability.\u201d<\/p>\n
She added that the appointment \u201cunderscores Eswatini\u2019s steadfast commitment to upholding the principles of democracy, peace, and regional integration within the SADC framework.\u201d<\/p>\n
Masuku is no stranger to leadership and governance. Having served the Kingdom of Eswatini in various senior roles, including as DPM, his background in diplomacy, public administration, and policymaking makes him uniquely suited for this assignment.<\/p>\n
\u201cMasuku\u2019s extensive experience in governance and diplomacy positions him well to guide the SEOM in fulfilling its mandate during this pivotal electoral process in Malawi. We are confident that under his leadership, the mission will contribute to a credible electoral outcome that reflects the will of the Malawian people,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
As a founding member of SADC, Eswatini has consistently played a part in promoting unity and peace across the region. This latest appointment, according to Minister Shakantu, reaffirms the Kingdom\u2019s leadership role in supporting collective security and democratic governance.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Kingdom of Eswatini remains resolute in its support for the regional body\u2019s mission to promote political stability, democratic governance, and sustainable development throughout Southern Africa,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n
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She further noted that His Majesty\u2019s appointment of Masuku reflects \u201ca clear demonstration of Eswatini\u2019s readiness to take up leadership responsibilities in advancing regional peace and cooperation.\u201d<\/p>\n
Minister Shakantu concluded by emphasising that the appointment was also symbolic of His Majesty King Mswati III\u2019s personal dedication to fostering regional integration and democratic values.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis appointment reaffirms His Majesty King Mswati III\u2019s dedication to strengthening regional cooperation and advancing Eswatini\u2019s leadership in multilateral initiatives that foster unity, democratic values, and sustainable development throughout the Southern African region,\u201d Shakantu added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"By Kwanele Dhladhla The Kingdom of Eswatini has been entrusted with a critical role in safeguarding democratic values…","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2236,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","csco_post_video_location":[],"csco_post_video_location_hash":"","csco_post_video_url":"","csco_post_video_bg_start_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_end_time":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21,24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2235","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-business","category-future","cs-entry","cs-video-wrap"],"yoast_head":"\n