AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClimate Risk for Eswatini: A new report warns El Niño conditions could build later in 2026, urging Eswatini to keep monitoring and prepare for drought and extreme weather after the country’s past E3.8bn climate disaster. Shared Water Security: Eswatini’s Natural Resources Minister says cooperation on the Incomati and Maputo river basins is now an economic necessity, not just an environmental duty, for food security and climate resilience. Safe Drinking Water Watch: A global assessment flags unsafe drinking water as a major public health risk, with many of the lowest-ranked countries in Africa—highlighting gaps in infrastructure, sanitation and wastewater systems. Wildlife & Illegal Trade: Court cases point to a complex rhino horn trafficking network feeding Chinese markets, with Mozambique and South Africa among key source and transit points—raising pressure on regional enforcement. Electricity Costs Context: A global ranking shows huge differences in residential power prices, with Europe and fuel-importing islands topping costs—useful context for energy affordability debates in the region. Community Health & WASH: Government launched Children’s Month with a push for universal water, sanitation and hygiene for every child, linking safe water to fewer preventable diseases and better school attendance.
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