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Last update: 40 minutes agoTaiwan Tensions: A prominent Canadian Tory MP, Michael Chong, arrived in Taipei to meet President Lai Ching-te despite fresh warnings from China, as Beijing again pushes its “One China” line and brands Taiwan’s international moves as separatist. Eswatini Diplomacy: In a separate spotlight on the region, President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan met King Mswati III’s delegation, with both sides discussing Eswatini’s participation in UN-Habitat’s World Urban Forum and potential cooperation in energy and mining. Regional Football: Botswana’s Tariq Babitseng was elected COSAFA president unopposed, with Alfred Randriamanampisoa named vice-president. Business & Sport: Simbisa says it will open 17 new stores in Q4 2026, while Eswatini’s Hardrock returned to the PSL summit with a standout win. Migration Pressure: Sierra Leone agreed to accept hundreds of US deportees under a new ECOWAS-linked deal, with the first arrivals due May 20.
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