AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTaiwan Visit: King Mswati III pledged continued support for Taiwan’s participation in global bodies during his state visit, where the two countries signed a mutual legal assistance agreement. Taiwan’s president called for deeper cooperation in health, education, technology and infrastructure. Jobs and Costs: Eswatini recorded the world’s highest comparable unemployment rate in 2025, at 34.2%, according to World Bank data. Some public transport operators have raised fares by up to 38.46%, drawing complaints from commuters. Migration: Three US-linked deportees, from Yemen, Belize and Laos, have left Eswatini for their home countries. Eswatini and South Africa’s border authority reject claims that deportees crossed illegally into South Africa, while Human Rights Watch says the US third-country deportation policy violates international law. Football: Eight Eswatini administrators have won roles on COSAFA committees, including EFA president Peter Simelane as medical committee chair. Airport Plans: ESWACAA is targeting E12 billion in investment and 20,000 jobs by 2037 through plans to develop King Mswati III International Airport into a regional hub.
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