The Extra-Ordinary Summit of the SADC Heads of State and Government met in Sandton, Republic of South Africa on 9 November 2008. The Extra-Ordinary Summit met to review the latest Political and Security situation in the Region with particular reference to the current developments in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Zimbabwe.

The Extra-ordinary Summit of the Organ Troika of Heads of State and Government met in Ezulwini, Kingdom of Swaziland. The main objective of the meeting was to review and consult on the latest Political and Security situation in the region with particular reference to the current developments in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Zimbabwe and the Kingdom of Lesotho.

Attachments:

• Français: Sommet extraordinaire de la Troïka de l’Organe de la SADC - 20 OCTOBRE 2008
• Portugués: Cimeira Extraordinária da Troika do Órgão da SADC - 20 DE OUTUBRO DE 2008

The Fifth Annual Forum for the SADC National AIDS Authorities was held at Saint George Hotel in Pretoria, South Africa, from 14th to 16th October 2008. It was attended by representatives of the National AIDS Authorities and Ministries of Health from 12 of the 15 Member States. Other delegates included representatives of International Cooperating Partners. The theme of the meeting was “Planning for an Accelerated Response to HIV and AIDS in the SADC Region: A Regional Approach to a Common Problem". The main purpose was to review the 2007 draft Epidemic Report for the SADC Region and the draft Updated SADC Strategic Framework for HIV and AIDS (2009-2015). In addition, the Member States (MS) shared information on achievements and challenges in the implementation of their National HIV and AIDS Strategic Plans.