SACU Summit Focus: Eswatini’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to attend the 9th Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Heads of State Summit in Cape Town on 26 June, where leaders will review the 2022–2027 SACU Strategic Plan and push priorities like industrialisation, customs modernisation, trade facilitation, investment promotion and AfCFTA-linked opportunities. Regional Security: SADC reaffirmed its peace and stability agenda after an Extraordinary Summit on Madagascar and the DRC, highlighting shuttle diplomacy and reconciliation efforts. LGBT Rights Clash: Eswatini’s Supreme Court ordered the government to officially recognize and register the LGBT advocacy group ESGM, giving authorities 60 days to comply—raising fresh questions about whether the state will follow the ruling. Controversial Citizenship & Energy Deal: Wicknell Chivayo’s Eswatini citizenship and diplomatic passport have sparked outrage, alongside a reported R3 billion commitment toward a 300MW solar project. Courtroom Fallout: In Uganda, police opened a land-fraud probe into former Eswatini honorary consul Quilino Bamwine over Shs 1.3 billion allegations. Justice and Identity: DNA tests in Uganda confirmed only 4 of 25 people claiming to be late Paul Job Kafeero’s children are biologically related. Cross-Border Pressure: South Africa-linked reports say Emaswati factory workers were urged to stay home amid rising anti-immigration pressure ahead of June 30.