AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUS-Eswatini Deportations Under Fire: Amnesty International says the latest batch of 11 people sent from the United States to Eswatini is unlawful, calling Trump’s third-country deportation scheme “cruel and racist” and urging Eswatini to stop facilitating transfers; the arrivals bring the total to 29 since July 2025, with some held at Matsapha Maximum Security Prison and Eswatini saying it will return them to their home countries. Migration Deal Details: Eswatini’s acting spokesperson says the group is “predominantly from African countries” and will be housed temporarily while rights are protected under Eswatini law and international obligations. Global Cybercrime Crackdown: INTERPOL’s Operation First Light 2026 wrapped up across 97 countries, arresting 5,811 suspects and seizing about $293 million tied to social engineering scams; INTERPOL reports Eswatini police arrested 82 and dismantled an online gambling, money laundering and impersonation network. Parliament & Policy: MPs backed VAT regulation changes to remove tax on donated goods entering the country, while also seeking a review of staffing and welfare for officers in high commissions and embassies. Local Justice: A Manzini court hears allegations of theft by false pretences after a kombi driver and his brother were allegedly duped out of E8,550 with promises of jobs linked to a prince’s child. Youth & Skills: Eswatini’s AGCCI coding boot camp reached its final school cohort, equipping girls with digital skills as part of International Girls in ICT Day.
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