AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCross-border permits under review: South Africa’s Home Affairs has launched nationwide public consultations on Zimbabwean and Lesotho Exemption Permits, aiming to follow a court directive and gather input from permit holders, communities and affected sectors. Anti-migrant unrest: Fresh protests and vigilante threats to remove undocumented migrants by June 30 are flaring again, with analysts linking the anger to joblessness, crime and resource pressure ahead of municipal elections. US–Lesotho aid deal backlash: A report says the US pushed Lesotho into a fast, “secretive” healthcare funding arrangement tied to commercial-style demands and access to medical data—sparking accusations of extortion. Water stability watch: South Africa’s Vaal River system remains well stocked, with key dams still above full supply capacity despite small declines. Lesotho livestock warning: Amid the FMD outbreak, authorities are urging people not to eat dead cattle, while farmers in affected areas report major income losses. EU–Lesotho ties: Lesotho and the EU marked 50 years of partnership, reaffirming support for development, governance and climate resilience.
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