AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS Deportations & Due Process: A Laotian man deported by the US to Eswatini under the third-country removals programme was released after more than a year in the Matsapha maximum-security prison, with his lawyer saying he was never charged and only later told he would be sent onward to Laos. Regional Royal Ties: King Mswati III used Lesotho’s 60th independence celebrations to reaffirm “sister monarchies” friendship, while King Letsie III praised the enduring bond between the two kingdoms. Diplomacy & Trade: Eswatini’s Senate President Pastor Lindiwe Dlamini won a Global-South-EU leadership award in Brussels, calling for fairer trade partnerships and stronger parliamentary oversight. Economy Watch: Eswatini’s real GDP growth strengthened in the first half of 2026, rising from 6.1% in Q1 to 6.5% in Q2. Local Governance & Finance: Bunye Betfu Savings and Credit Co-op’s board was removed after an audit found E19.6m unaccounted for, with an investigation launched by regulators. Community & Services: Over 300 Mbikwakhe residents have been forced to use unsafe stream water since a borehole pump failed, after tap water was declared unsafe. Sports & Culture: The AUSC Region 5 Youth Games torch arrived in Eswatini, and the October International Theatre Festival opened with regional artists running masterclasses and performances.
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