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Last update: 8 hours agoTaiwan Tension: Tory MP Michael Chong arrived in Taipei to meet President Lai Ching-te, despite fresh warnings from China—another sign the Taiwan issue is still driving high-stakes diplomacy. Eswatini in the Spotlight: In Azerbaijan, President Ilham Aliyev met King Mswati III’s delegation, with both sides pointing to cooperation in energy and mining. Regional Football Power: Botswana’s Tariq Babitseng was elected COSAFA president unopposed, with new leadership set to steer Southern African football. Business Under Pressure: Simbisa says it’s pushing ahead with 17 new stores in Q4 2026 as consumers buckle under rising costs. Migration Crackdown: Sierra Leone agreed to take in hundreds of West Africans deported from the US, with the first flight due May 20. Health Debate: South Africa’s HPV jab gap—girls covered, boys left out—keeps resurfacing as advocates push for equal protection. Sports Moment: Hardrock returned to the PSL summit after a standout win, with Eswatini’s Neliswa Dlamini starring.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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