AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAnti-immigration protests in South Africa: As the June 30 deadline nears, South Africa braces for unrest with police and military deployed, businesses shuttering, and thousands of migrants fleeing ahead of possible violence; the UN and Amnesty International urged calm and respect for human rights, while local transport bodies said taxis will still operate and authorities warned against looting and intimidation. Political accountability and governance: ActionSA accused the South African government of prioritising policing protests over enforcing immigration laws, while Cosatu and xenophobia opponents blamed Home Affairs for leaving migrants stateless and vulnerable. Regional legal fight on deportations: Lawyers filed a suit at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice over US “third-country” expulsions that send deportees to Ghana, alleging unsafe removals and rights violations. Security and stability beyond borders: Analysts warned Somalia’s political tensions over its electoral roadmap could weaken counter-al-Shabaab efforts, while Ethiopia and Somalia held talks on security coordination. Regional economic governance: SACU leaders agreed to set up a N$5 billion innovative funding mechanism to back development projects across member states.
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