President Cyril Ramaphosa leads SADC participation at African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting, 4 Oct

Agreement. Leaders will also receive an update on efforts to speed up infrastructure related to water and sanitation.

The Heads of State and Government are expected to consider efforts that the AU is undertaking in addressing and preventing conflicts on the Continent including through enhancing its early warning mechanism.

The Mid-Year Coordination Meeting provides an opportunity for President Ramaphosa to interact with his counterparts bilaterally on African issues of mutual concern.

On the margins of the leaders’ meeting, the Arab Republic of Egypt will host a Business Forum from 2 to 4 October 2026.

Egypt will also convene a Summit of the founders of AUDA-NEPAD on 3 October 2026.

President Ramaphosa will be accompanied by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr