Cyclone Freddy ravaged much of Malawi, leaving many casualties and the destruction of property in the southern African country. This devastation has again brought to the fore the need for strong mechanisms through regional bodies such as the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
When SADC was formed in August 1992, the organisation was meant to provide socio-economic, political and security co-operation.
SADC had institutions such as the Organ on Politics, Defence, and Security as one of its key institutions dedicated to contributing to political
