SADC Migration Push: South Africa is urging fellow SADC members to sign and ratify a long-stalled protocol on free movement of people, but Zimbabwe and Mozambique are resisting making migration a stand-alone summit agenda item, complicating Pretoria’s push beyond the ministerial track. Cabo Delgado Security & Rights: A UN special rapporteur warns Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado counter-terrorism posture is more “offensive defence” than actively dismantling the armed group, as attacks on civilians have risen and thousands remain displaced. Rovuma LNG Progress: Mozambique’s Rovuma LNG project edges forward as ExxonMobil’s 18.6 mtpa facilities get a landmark letter of intent to build, with work tied to a final investment decision expected in 2026. Housing Partnership: South Africa and UN-Habitat will launch a new UN-Habitat country office in Tshwane to deepen cooperation on housing, land access and sustainable urban development. Cross-Border Health Gaps: Mozambicans seeking care in Malawi highlight weak cross-border data sharing and treatment continuity, leaving patients exposed when they move between systems. Regional Solidarity Message: President Ramaphosa says South Africa is “deeply concerned and ashamed” over discrimination against foreign nationals, after anti-migrant protests drove large numbers of Africans—including Mozambicans—out of the country. Energy & Industry Talk: SADC leaders also frame the summit around industrialisation, trade and critical minerals, with migration and youth jobs emerging as early pressure points.