AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCross-Border Migration Tensions: South Africa’s Ramaphosa promised action on illegal migration after anti-migrant protests spread, but warned against vigilantism and said only authorized officials can enforce immigration laws; marches in townships near Johannesburg called for tougher measures, while reports also point to deaths of Mozambican citizens and planned returns by some countries. Lesotho Legal Modernisation: Lesotho’s Ministry of Justice and the Law Reform Commission held stakeholder talks to review outdated and discriminatory laws, aiming to better align the legal system with constitutional equality, human dignity, non-discrimination and access to justice. Big Energy Deal for Lesotho: Lesotho signed a binding agreement with Convalt Energy for a Kobong hydropower and AI data centre project worth about $6.2bn, framed as a major step toward energy independence and possible power exports, pending feasibility and approvals. Regional Sports Politics: Namibia denied it has approved or authorized any 2028 AFCON co-hosting bid, pushing back on claims involving a regional effort that includes Lesotho. Governance-by-Consultation in Practice: The same week also saw Lesotho-linked public attention on corruption’s impact on services, with DCEO leadership stressing bribes and diverted funds as drivers of poor delivery.
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