AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDeportation Deals: Sierra Leone has agreed to accept hundreds of West Africans deported by the U.S., with the first flight due May 20 carrying 25 people from Senegal, Ghana, Guinea and Nigeria—another “third-country” arrangement that has drawn criticism across Africa, including for cases where deportees are later forced back home. Cost-of-Living Pressure: Households are buckling under higher electricity, fuel and transport costs, with fears of more food price hikes as businesses struggle to absorb rising operating expenses. Eswatini in the Spotlight: A fresh Sky News op-ed revisits President Lai Ching-te’s high-profile Eswatini trip, framed as a response to Chinese pressure over overflight denials. Local Transport & Safety: Commuters face higher bus/taxi fares on some routes, while parents worry afternoon exam classes are leaving pupils stranded after dark. Tourism & Jobs: Manzini Mall Phase 2 contractor work is set to create up to 3,000 jobs, with completion targeted for October 2027.
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