AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoThird-Country Deportations: Eswatini-bound Jamaican nationals deported from the US say they do not want to return to Jamaica, after Jamaica’s Foreign Affairs Ministry made contact with two of the three men and offered consular help. Parliament Oversight: In Eswatini, MPs questioned the third-country deportation deal’s reported E5.1 million payment and whether deportees receiving E500 monthly allowances and supervised town visits pose a security risk. Royal Diplomacy: King Mswati III called for stronger African cooperation after receiving credentials from Ghana’s and Angola’s envoys, urging implementation of existing agreements and deeper exchange on business and culture. Regional Governance: Botswana took over the SACU chairmanship from South Africa for the next 12 months, with leadership roles shifting across the Summit, Council and Commission. Disability Inclusion: Eswatini launched its first costed National Disability Plan to accelerate disability inclusion, supported by UNESCO under a Global Disability Fund programme. Economic Signals: Through EIPA, five Eswatini projects moved into implementation, totaling E7.4 billion in investment and an estimated 4,850 jobs. International Policy: COMESA began consultations across 21 member states to harmonise a regional AI strategy and regulatory framework.
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