A regional transdisciplinary research and knowledge hub focused on mediation and preventing violent extremism across the SADC region.
SACMEP generates empirical research, provides technical support, and strengthens regional capacities on violent extremism prevention and mediation — fostering multi-stakeholder partnerships and community-driven solutions across the SADC region.
Producing empirical, ground-up research on violent extremism and mediation across Southern Africa.
Delivering training and technical support to SADC institutions, member states, and civil society actors.
Coordinating a pan-regional ecosystem of researchers, mediators, policymakers, and community leaders.
New SACMEP article examining transnational explosives trafficking patterns, public safety implications, and policy responses for regional stability in Southern Africa.
Read ArticleSACMEP has been formally incorporated in South Africa (NPO 2026/106841/08), marking a milestone in the establishment of the region's dedicated P/CVE and mediation research hub.
Read MoreSACMEP's founding symposium will convene leading researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from across the SADC region to chart a collective research agenda on mediation and violent extremism prevention.
Register InterestA capacity-building workshop for Mozambican civil society organisations and local government officials working in the Cabo Delgado context, focused on evidence-based prevention frameworks.
Learn MoreSACMEP's inaugural research publication presents a comprehensive baseline mapping of socio-economic, governance, and ideological drivers of violent extremism across five SADC member states.
Get NotifiedA closed-door dialogue bringing together SADC mediators and SACMEP's Mediation Observatory team to discuss real-time conflict mapping tools and data-driven mediation support frameworks.
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