AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoImmigration Crackdown Watch: South Africa’s anti-illegal immigration drive is raising fears of a foreign-national exodus, but IOM and UNHCR say there’s been no surge in requests for assisted voluntary returns. Regional Ripple Effects: Nigeria signals plans to repatriate over 1,000 citizens from South Africa, while Ghana has already repatriated hundreds, including a BMA-facilitated departure of 300 via OR Tambo and a major Lebombo Port of Entry operation. Public Health and Water: A new Environmental Performance Index assessment flags unsafe drinking water as a major risk, with African nations dominating the lowest-ranked countries. SACU Spotlight: Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah calls SACU a key regional pillar, urging the customs union to adapt to new global economic arrangements. Eswatini Governance: The new managing director of EPTC, Thulani Fakudze, is tasked with restoring integrity and financial sustainability, with the ICT minister warning him to uphold the law even under pressure. Diplomacy Tensions: Taiwan’s legislature unanimously condemns Beijing over alleged efforts to block President Lai’s Eswatini visit, citing pressure on flight clearances. Children’s Rights: Government officially launches Eswatini’s 2026 Children’s Month, stressing universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene for every child.
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