AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUN Funding Scrutiny: Economic Planning Minister Dr Tambo Gina says Eswatini is returning up to 50% of UN funds because of delays and weak implementation, calling it “shameful” amid poverty and unemployment, and warning that some collaborating structures are too large yet not delivering meaningful results. Migration Pressure in the Region: South Africa is stepping up talks with neighbours to curb undocumented migration, with border management and joint security operations named as key tools as regional tensions spill into diplomacy. Maritime Security Push: Nigeria’s Deep Blue Project is set to expand to vulnerable coastal corridors, including the Bakassi axis, as the government claims major gains in cutting piracy and maritime crime. Freedom House Rankings: Zimbabwe is ranked third least free in SADC, while Eswatini is listed among the worst in the region, underscoring widening freedom gaps across Southern Africa. Eswatini in the Spotlight on Taiwan: Commentary and official statements continue to frame Eswatini’s Taiwan ties as a political flashpoint in the wider “one China” debate.
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