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SALO Public Dialogue – Strengthening the Implementation of the SADC Principles and Guidelines on Elections in South Africa, and the Impact on other SADC Countries – 23 August 2024

Watch here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/3VPcd3yD19mVQsrW/ This event had a particular focus on women’s representation in electoral processes and elected bodies in light...
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SALO Public Dialogue – Strengthening the Implementation of the SADC Principles and Guidelines on Elections in South Africa, and the Impact on other SADC Countries – 23 August 2024

A Regional Public Policy Dialogue on Zimbabwe Ahead of the SADC Summit: A civil society perspective including organised labour and faith-based organisations – 15 August 2024

This dialogue aimed to provide a comprehensive platform for regional civil society to strategise and strengthen our collective response to...
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A Regional Public Policy Dialogue on Zimbabwe Ahead of the SADC Summit: A civil society perspective including organised labour and faith-based organisations – 15 August 2024

National Women’s Day

On 9 August 1956, thousands of South African women united against the apartheid pass laws, challenging restrictions on black people's...
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National Women’s Day

SALO Manager Mr. Lwazi Somya forming part of an expert civil society panel at a Symposium organised by DIRCO and the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)

The Southern African Liaison Office’s (SALO) Manager of Policy, Stakeholder Engagement, and Senior Researcher, Mr. Lwazi Somya, had the honour...
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SALO Manager Mr. Lwazi Somya forming part of an expert civil society panel at a Symposium organised by DIRCO and the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)

SALO Public Policy Dialogue on Swaziland: Building Bridges for Change – 26 July 2024

Watch here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/7frFzhDQQWQVw9aZ/ In light of the recent events in Swaziland, this dialogue aimed to promote greater solidarity with the...
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SALO Public Policy Dialogue on Swaziland: Building Bridges for Change – 26 July 2024

“The Africa We Want” Zimbabwe and the SADC Chairship: The Role of RECs in Times of Instability. The Zimbabwean and Kenyan Experiences. – 11 July 2024

Watch here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/7xJAVZ5bgS5HxGWj/ In August 2024 Zimbabwe will be hosting the SADC summit and taking over the chairship of SADC....
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“The Africa We Want” Zimbabwe and the SADC Chairship: The Role of RECs in Times of Instability. The Zimbabwean and Kenyan Experiences. – 11 July 2024

SALO Public Dialogue: South African Political Party Perspectives on South Africa’s Foreign Policy on Zimbabwe.-27 June 2024

This dialogue focused on the implications and future direction following South Africa's recent elections, which have resulted in a Government of...
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SALO Public Dialogue: South African Political Party Perspectives on South Africa’s Foreign Policy on Zimbabwe.-27 June 2024

SALO Public Dialogue on Civil Society Perspectives of South Africa’s 2024 Elections Resulting in a Government of National Unity-21 June 24

Watch here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/XY7Lx6Nm8xtarLGF/ On the 21st of June 2024, the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) held a virtual public dialogue...
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SALO Public Dialogue on Civil Society Perspectives of South Africa’s 2024 Elections Resulting in a Government of National Unity-21 June 24

Lessons learned by the region and South Africa from South Africa’s 2024 elections and its electoral and political system – 13 June 2024

Watch here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/i9mQnu1uWa5cdzWN/ On the 13th of June 2024, the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) held a virtual public dialogue: Lessons...
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Lessons learned by the region and South Africa from South Africa’s 2024 elections and its electoral and political system – 13 June 2024

Policy Brief – Migration Policy and Migrant Rights: With a special focus on Zimbabweans in South Africa By Tebogo Lekubu -31 May 2024

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Policy Brief – Migration Policy and Migrant Rights: With a special focus on Zimbabweans in South Africa By Tebogo Lekubu -31 May 2024

The Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) is a South African-based not-for-profit civil society organisation which, through advocacy, dialogue, policy consensus and in-depth research and analysis, influences the current thinking and debates on foreign policy especially regarding African crises and conflicts.