AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDeportation Fallout: A US “third-country” deportation flight landed in the Central African Republic carrying nationals from Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey and Georgia, with lawyers warning that even people granted legal protections like “withholding of removal” may be forced back to the countries they fled. Health Accountability: Eswatini’s Auditor General says slow absorption of Global Fund grants is hurting the health sector, flagging delays in the SWZ-C-NERCHA HIV/TB project and large unspent balances. Hospital Staffing Crisis: A parliamentary committee report on Mbabane Government Hospital points to critical staff shortages across departments, with doctor-to-patient ratios around 1:100 and long-unfilled posts linked to hiring freezes and slow replacement processes. Regional Diplomacy: Eswatini’s MOFA says Taiwan ties remain solid after reports of debate over possible China alignment, while Somaliland’s envoy in Taiwan rejects pressure to switch relationships. Regional Trade Talks: SACU meetings are set for Cape Town next week, bringing together heads of state and ministers including Eswatini to discuss customs and trade cooperation. Court Developments: In South Africa, the AKA/Tibz murder case pre-trial was pushed to August, with defence citing consultation problems tied to prison access.
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