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Last update: 2 hours agoUAE–Eswatini Diplomacy: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed received King Mswati III in the UAE, reaffirming strong ties and exploring deeper cooperation across sectors. Taiwan–Eswatini Scrutiny: Taiwan says it’s still assessing recruitment of Eswatini workers while upgrading vocational training; the relationship remains under growing criticism amid renewed speculation. Russia’s Oil Money & Flags: A new report argues Russia has used African shipping registries as a sanctions loophole, with “African flags” appearing more often as its shadow fleet expands. Immigration Tensions in South Africa: As anti-migrant protests flare, South Africa’s defence minister rejects a “Trump wall” approach, pushing regional partners to share border responsibility. Competition & Telecom: Eswatini’s competition watchdog weighs how exclusive supply deals can help or harm markets, while UCC answers taxation and sovereignty concerns as Starlink seeks a licence. Health Watch: Demand for long-acting HIV prevention injections is outpacing supply in parts of Africa, with Eswatini among the first rollout countries. Sports: Nsingizini Hotspurs wrapped up the MTN Premier League season as treble winners, defending the title after edging Rangers.
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