WHO Internship Access: The World Health Organisation opened its Global Internship Programme to citizens of all 194 member states, including dozens of African countries, with placements across Switzerland and country offices and roles advertised on an ongoing basis. Jobs and Investment Push: Through EIPA, five projects moved from planning to implementation, unlocking E7.4bn in investment and an estimated 4,850 jobs, as Eswatini’s commerce ministry reported progress on industrialisation and regulatory reforms. Disability Inclusion Plan: Eswatini launched its first costed National Disability Plan of Action, backed by UNESCO, UNICEF and UNFPA, to strengthen disability governance and mainstreaming across ten priority areas. US Third-Country Deportations: Eswatini’s Justice Ministry says US third-country deportees receive E500 monthly allowances and supervised town visits, after MPs questioned whether the E5.1m arrangement covers all deportees and the safety risks. Land Return Demand: eSwatini urged South Africa to return land it says belongs to the kingdom, citing historic boundary treaties and a 2025 Border Restoration Committee. Regional Diplomacy: King Mswati III called for stronger African cooperation after receiving credentials from Ghana and Angola envoys. OACPS in Brussels: OACPS ministers began a Brussels meeting focused on implementing Malabo Summit decisions, including the Samoa Agreement and financial sustainability. China-Taiwan Pressure: China praised Papua New Guinea’s decision to close Taiwan’s Port Moresby office, deepening the diplomatic squeeze on Taipei. SACU Leadership Switch: Botswana took over SACU chairmanship from South Africa for the next 12 months, with new summit, council and commission leadership. Jamaican Deportation Update: Jamaica’s foreign ministry says two of three Jamaicans sent to Eswatini do not want to return to Jamaica for now, while efforts continue to contact the third. Digital Skills for Youth: A cellphone repair training programme launched at Vulamasango School is set to expand into community iHubs, pairing technical repair skills with entrepreneurship support.