SADC Leadership: King Mswati III has assumed the chairmanship of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation Troika, pledging continuity on regional security priorities as the bloc pushes industrialisation and integration. Regional Governance: The SADC Summit in Durban backed a wider agenda on infrastructure, agricultural transformation, critical minerals and a regional tourism visa, with South Africa taking the chair and Zambia set to follow. US Deportations, Liberia Deal: Liberia agreed to accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the US over the next year, with the first 20 expected to arrive Thursday; Monrovia says the arrangement is humanitarian, with people treated as “guests” and allowed to seek asylum. Eswatini Policy & Oversight: Parliament debates allegations around Luke Commission (TLC) fees and government subvention, while a separate report flags corruption and weak oversight risks in Eswatini’s E1.43bn construction sector. Child Protection Online: Government says it is working with ICT regulators and ESCCOM to censor harmful social media content for children, though no specific minimum age was announced. Climate Risk: NDRMA warns El Niño has a more than 90% chance of becoming “very strong,” urging stronger preparedness. Local Economy & Jobs: PM Dlamini calls for shifting borrowing toward productive investment and job creation, as Eswatini is urged to prioritise economic stability over headline growth. Mbabane Sports & Culture: Mbabane Highlanders face Kaizer Chiefs in a behind-closed-doors pre-season match, while Lesotho’s youth team won 13 medals at Eswatini’s National Youth Games.