AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDiplomacy Under Pressure: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s planned Eswatini visit is again in the spotlight after reports that China blocked normal flight routes, with Lai citing it as “consolidating authoritarianism” and thanking the U.S. for defence support. Digital Safety Push: First Ladies at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi called for stronger, shared action to protect children online as AI expands. Tax Drive: Eswatini’s Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg says the country is losing about E4.259bn in tax revenue annually and unveiled an electronic invoicing programme to improve compliance. Health Funding Shock: Coverage across Africa highlights how donor exits like USAID can expose fragile health systems—raising pressure for local financing. Local Business & Travel: EswatiniBank launched its Transact Nomakuphi promotion to win E10,000, while tourism reporting points to rising visitor arrivals. Wildlife Agenda: Big Cat Alliance preparations continue, with Saudi Arabia set to join the India-led IBCA as its 26th member.
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