The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has thrown its weight behind Zimbabwe for the United Nations (UN) Security Council’s non-permanent seat for the 2027–2028 term.
SADC made the announcement on late Thursday, September 25, 2025.
The subregional bloc of which Zimbabwe is a member state made the announcement on the margins of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) where Zimbabwe officially launched its bid under the theme “Advancing 21st Century Solutions for Global Peace and Security through Multilateralism.”
SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi joined member states in backing Zimbabwe’s campaign, describing it as aligned with Africa’s collective push for stronger representation and influence within the global multilateral system.
Presiding over the launch, Zimbabwe’s Foreign Affairs Minister Amon Murwira outlined the country’s commitment to peace, regional stability and inclusive development.
“Without peace, there can be no development,” he said, pledging Zimbabwe’s support for efforts to silence the guns, combat terrorism and promote dialogue on the global stage.
If elected, Zimbabwe would join the UNSC’s 10 rotating non-permanent members, who serve two-year terms alongside five permanent members – China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Non-permanent members are elected by the UN General Assembly and require a two-thirds majority vote.
The next round of elections is scheduled for June 2026.
Zimbabwe previously held a non-permanent seat on the UNSC during the 1983–1984 and 1991-1992 terms.
Source:Africa Publicity
