SADC leaders have vowed to curb any instability, should it arise in the 16-member bloc, and focus on development.

With the region celebrating the adoption of reforms in Lesotho, a number of member states are not off the radar just yet.

The SADC region is relatively well-known as stable among the AU states because of the decisiveness of its leaders to act when necessary.

A number of conflict resolution experts have praised the approach of dialogue and mediation with respect to the sovereignty of member states, with military intervention being the last resort.

In 2009, the region acted swiftly under Namibia's chairmanship to suspend Madagascar following the military coup, which saw a former DJ-turned-politician being installed as President.

Four years later, and with the return of normalcy and democratic elections, the island nation returned to the fold.

While regional leaders were patting themselves on the back for peace in Madagascar, Mozambique was battling an anti-government insurgency by rebel groups of Renamo fighters.

The six-year conflict has led to thousands being displaced but ultimately culminated in the signing of the Peace Accord between President Filipe Nyusi and the leader of Renamo, Ossufo Momade, in 2019.

The implementation of the peace accord was, however, interrupted when insurgency hit the Cabo Delgado Province, prompting regional intervention through dialogue and military force.

To date, it is not clear whether terror attacks are linked to Renamo as jihadists continue to claim responsibility.

Over the weekend, SADC Organ Troika members, Namibia, South Africa, and Zambia, met on the sidelines of the swearing-in of Lesotho's new Prime Minister.

The regional leaders tout the adoption of reforms in the Kingdom as another success story.

However, judging from the words of the Chair of the Organ on various occasions, there is still more work to be done in Lesotho, Eswatini, DRC and Mozambique.

In line with the SADC Treaty and commitment to maintaining regional stability, leaders agreed to the establishment of the SADC Regional Counter Terrorism Centre during the 42nd Ordinary Summit in August this year.

However, its structure, including the contribution of personnel, is still being finalised among the member states.