AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDeep Blue Maritime Push: Nigeria says its Deep Blue Project has delivered four straight years of zero piracy in territorial waters, with Gulf of Guinea piracy down over 70%, as 492 trained maritime security personnel graduate and the government moves to seek removal from the global war-risk list. Eswatini–Azerbaijan Mining Deal: In Baku, Eswatini signed an MoU with Azerbaijan’s AzerGold to boost mining, geological exploration, data sharing and joint projects—while King Mswati III met AzerGold’s chairman to discuss value addition and local skills. Eswatini Courts & Governance: EMCU’s VC reinstatement order is being challenged at the Industrial Court of Appeal, while a Shiselweni regional administrator has been barred from interfering in the KaGasa/KaLiba chieftaincy dispute. US Aid Pressure on Southern Africa: Coverage alleges the US used “secretive” conditions and deadlines to unlock Lesotho healthcare funding. Green Economy & Energy Security: Eswatini is pivoting toward a green economy via EITF 2026, and the king backs a strategic oil reserve to cushion fuel shocks. Arts Momentum: ENCAC launches nine-month interim committees to formalise national arts associations, and the US Embassy names Freedom250 recipients for local creative projects.
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