AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRegional Diplomacy: SADC foreign ministers met at Kruger National Park and agreed to push deeper integration and a more coordinated regional voice on global issues, flagging climate change, Middle East conflict, and trade/energy shocks that are lifting food and fuel prices. Labour Migration: Eswatini says it is engaging South Africa after allegations that Emaswati workers are being exploited by labour brokers in mining, forestry, agriculture and domestic work, including unsafe conditions and trafficking claims. EU Multilateralism Push: The EU urged Eswatini to uphold multilateralism amid a rules-based system under pressure, linking peace and security to cooperation with partners in Africa. Tech & Imports: Smartphone imports are surging in the region, with one report noting record levels—an indicator of rising demand for higher-priced devices. Eswatini-Linked Mining Moves: Azerbaijan and Eswatini signed/advanced mining cooperation in Baku, including data-sharing and joint project discussions. Arts & Culture: ENCAC launched nine-month interim committees to formalise national arts associations, aiming for better governance and long-term sustainability.
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