AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoUS–Eswatini Migration Rights Clash: Amnesty International says the latest US deportation batch to Eswatini is unlawful, calling the third-country removals “cruel and racist” and urging Eswatini to stop facilitating transfers. Immigration Due Process Concerns: A Jamaican pastor deported to Eswatini compared the process to the transatlantic slave trade, while lawyers question how quickly removals happen and whether detainees get real access to counsel. Regional Migration Pressure: AmaZulu King Misuzulu defended South Africa’s immigration laws in talks with Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa, as anti-undocumented-migrant tensions and demonstrations continue. UK Visa Tightening: The UK updated visa rules affecting Nigerians and many other African travellers, including transit through UK airports, raising fresh travel friction for the region. Local Governance & Compliance: EEMPA urged Kota Festival organisers to register and meet legal requirements before hosting. Digital Media Move: Eswatini Observer launched a podcast series, supported by MTN, as it expands beyond traditional reporting. Foreign Relations: Eswatini’s foreign affairs engagement with Taiwan continues, with talks on judicial cooperation and investment plans.
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