
- Lucas Rahajaniaina, 2min reading
Eric Ratsimbazafy has become the first Malagasy national to chair the Standing Committee of Senior Officials of the SADC, on the eve of the organization’s 45ᵗʰ Summit in Antananarivo. On August 6, 2025, a landmark ceremony in the Malagasy capital officially confirmed his appointment to the Standing Committee of Senior Officials of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). This is a historic first for the organization, positioning Madagascar strategically to drive a new dynamic in regional cooperation.