AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGender-Based Violence: Eswatini’s Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla questioned “where did women go wrong” as the country pushes to ratify the AU convention on ending violence against women and girls, amid reports including the alleged rape and murder of four women and the discovery of a teacher’s body. Public Health: Eswatini was praised by the Global Fund for progress in strengthening health systems and tackling HIV, TB and malaria, including early rollout of Lenacapavir and stronger domestic financing. US Deportations to Eswatini: Eleven more migrants deported from the United States arrived in Eswatini under Trump’s “third-country” scheme, with lawyers warning some deportees may have protections and Amnesty calling the programme abusive. Regional Migration Tensions: South African traditional leaders plan talks with Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa to address xenophobia and migration, seeking a united SADC response. Finance Watch: EswatiniBank reported a sharp jump in loan impairments to E45.6m, citing job losses, supplier payment delays, climate shocks and wider inflation pressures. Diplomacy & Tech Links: Eswatini’s Prime Minister met ITU’s secretary-general to deepen digital development cooperation, while separate reporting highlights how Beijing is trying to restrict Taiwan’s international engagement, including through African clearances.
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