What are the latest news in Eswatini?
Major recent developments in Eswatini include:
- US Third-Country Deportee Deal: The government confirmed the arrival of additional third-country deportees from the United States under a controversial bilateral agreement. The arrangement continues to face legal challenges and criticism from human rights groups and opposition figures regarding the detention and legal rights of the transferees. -CNBC Africa+ 1——–
- Diplomatic Tensions with Beijing: China issued a travel and security advisory warning its citizens against visiting or staying in Eswatini.- As Taiwan’s sole remaining diplomatic ally in Africa, Eswatini remains at the center of ongoing diplomatic maneuvering between Beijing and Taipei. NewsNow———
- 58th Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF): The annual premier trade and commerce exhibition opened in Manzini, placing a heavy focus on green technology, eco-tourism initiatives, and boosting local enterprise.
- Regional & Bilateral Engagements: Eswatini recently assumed the chair of the SADC Organ Troika. Bilaterally, the country is expanding regional tourism initiatives with Mozambique and concluding diplomatic missions, including bilateral talks with India and Kuwait.- NewsNow———
- Renewable Energy and Infrastructure: Construction commenced on new renewable energy initiatives, including a 10-megawatt solar project aimed at strengthening the national power grid and reducing reliance on external power imports.