AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIndependence Diplomacy: Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev sent King Mswati III a Independence Day message, saying “favorable conditions” have been created for stronger Azerbaijan–Eswatini ties after the King’s WUF13 visit to Baku. Regional Security: SADC’s politics, defence and security troika—chaired by King Mswati III—will move to address Zambia’s post-election crisis after receiving an observer mission preliminary report, with allegations of vote manipulation and a deadly raid during the count. Anti-Money Laundering: Eswatini secured four upgrades in FATF-style assessments, leaving only eight recommendations below compliant levels, as the country works to avoid greylisting. Local Governance & Trade: Mbabane City Council won top exhibitor and innovation awards at the Eswatini International Trade Fair, as government backed plans to turn Mavuso into a permanent trade and investment hub. Public Services Pressure: Government projects worth about E600m are stalled due to slow cash flow, leaving contractors and communities waiting on schools, roads, water and livestock dipping tanks. Social Welfare: Mercy Mission is urgently seeking public and business support after donor losses threaten its Orphan 7 and Imam Development Program across 14 countries.
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