AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAnti-migrant unrest: South Africa’s anti-immigrant protests are flaring again, with vigilantes warning they’ll target undocumented migrants by June 30, reviving fears of xenophobic violence that erupted in 2008. Home Affairs permits: In the middle of the tension, South Africa’s Home Affairs has started nationwide public consultations on Zimbabwean and Lesotho Exemption Permits, after court challenges. Lesotho-US aid deal fallout: A new report revisits how the US cut healthcare funding to Lesotho and then pushed a deal with tough commercial-style conditions. Regional push: Botswana and South Africa say they’ll speed up “high-impact” cross-border projects, including water links and transport corridors. Botswana agriculture debate: Ongoing criticism targets Botswana’s frequent import bans inside SACU, arguing they undermine regional trade rules. Lesotho safety & justice: Police in the Free State are still searching after a deadly R26 shooting that killed four Lesotho nationals; in Lesotho, authorities warn communities not to eat dead cattle amid an FMD outbreak.
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