AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoImmigration Detention in Eswatini: A complaint to the African Commission says Trump-deported men sent to Eswatini were unaware of their destination and remain locked in maximum-security prison with little chance to challenge detention. Trade & Diplomacy: A China-Eswatini tariff dispute is framed as an “institutional architecture” problem, with analysts pointing to Beijing’s lack of an embassy in Mbabane as a barrier to turning preferences into real exports. Regional Transport & Migration: Eswatini freight drivers’ group welcomed South Africa President Ramaphosa’s call for heads-of-state action on undocumented migration, warning road freight underpins much of Eswatini’s economy. Parliament & Social Security: An Eswatini MP says the ENPF board is effectively dysfunctional, with only the CEO left, pushing for a select committee to investigate the impasse. Monetary Policy: Eswatini’s central bank reiterated a cautious approach to inflation shocks, keeping the discount rate steady. Higher Education Cooperation: Eswatini and South Africa reaffirmed plans to deepen collaboration in higher education, science, innovation and ICT. Labour Rights Watch: Eswatini is again cited among countries of concern in the ITUC global workers’ rights watch list. SADC Financial Integrity: SADC urged stronger anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing cooperation, noting only a few states—including Eswatini—have signed the agreement. Human Rights in Courts: A High Court case against Standard Bank Eswatini was dismissed for summary judgment, after a dispute over an Old Mutual policy document.
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