Healthcare & Community Support: MTN Eswatini handed over a refurbished Hospice at Home palliative care inpatient unit, including a restored water system and six new beds, after its 21 Days of Y’ello Care drive. Gender-Based Violence Update: Police recorded 1,994 GBV cases and 22 related deaths in the first three months of 2026, with organisers urging stronger community and law-enforcement action. Human Rights & Migration: Eswatini’s foreign ministry reiterated support for Emaswati in South Africa amid anti-illegal immigration protests, warning against fake “government representatives.” Diplomacy & International Pressure: Taiwan’s foreign minister said China’s efforts to limit Taiwan’s access to international events are now “the new normal,” citing incidents involving Eswatini-linked travel disruptions. Jobs & Industrialisation: A Turkmenistan-backed project, Eswatini Quantum Works, is set to build a E640m factory at Nokwane (SEZ/RSTP) producing aluminium and copper cables for export, targeting about 200 jobs. Regional Security & Football: Five Congolese nationals linked to Mbabane Swallows were detained at King Mswati III International Airport over alleged documentation irregularities. Justice System: Government asked the Industrial Court to dismiss a contempt of court application by spokesperson Alpheous Mfana Nxumalo after he rejected an E1.2m settlement. Trade & Food Safety: Eswatini said it is in the declining phase of FMD and expects meat exports could resume within six months, depending on WOAH assessment and certification pathways.