AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoJamaica–US deportations: Jamaica says two of three Jamaicans deported by the US to Eswatini have formally declined repatriation offers, telling officials they do not want to return to Jamaica; consular help is ongoing for the third man. Immigration politics in Eswatini: Eswatini MPs questioned the US third-country deportation deal after claims deportees receive E500 monthly allowances and are occasionally taken on supervised town visits. Visa access and diplomacy: Russia published its 2026 unified e-visa list, with Eswatini among the few African countries eligible; separate reporting shows Sierra Leone excluded from South Africa’s 2026 visa-free list. Regional cooperation: King Mswati called for stronger African cooperation after receiving new Ghana and Angola envoys. Economy and jobs: Eswatini’s investment promotion reported E7.4bn in projects moving into implementation, with an estimated 4,850 jobs. Disability inclusion: UNESCO-backed support helped launch Eswatini’s first costed National Disability Plan to accelerate disability inclusion. Public events: Organisers expect over 10,000 at the Embiveni Biggest Braai next weekend in Manzini.
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