 The United States says it has deported five  people, it has described as illegal criminal aliens to the Kingdom of Eswatini. The five are citizens of Laos, Vietnam, Yemen, Cuba and Jamaica. In a statement on social media, the US' Department of Homeland Security said the group has been sent to the kingdom after their own countries refused to take them back. They have been convicted of various crimes, including murder and child rape. For a look at what political implications these deportations may have on relations between the US and eSwatini, we spoke to on the line by Political Analyst, Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast

&nbsp;The United States says it has deported five&nbsp; people, it has described as illegal criminal aliens to the Kingdom of Eswatini. The five are citizens of Laos, Vietnam, Yemen, Cuba and Jamaica. In a statement on social media, the US' Department of Homeland Security said the group has been sent to the kingdom after their own countries refused to take them back. They have been convicted of various crimes, including murder and child rape. For a look at what political implications these deportations may have on relations between the US and eSwatini, we spoke to on the line by Political Analyst, Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast

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It's now time to take a look at the current top African economic stories. We are joined on the line by Victor Kgomoesoana, author of  "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back". Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo

It's now time to take a look at the current top African economic stories. We are joined on the line by Victor Kgomoesoana, author of &nbsp;"Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back". Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo

Victor Kgomoesoana, author of  "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back" looks at current top African economic stories 

Civil society organisations are taking South African authorities back to court, accusing them of failing to protect foreign patients from vigilante groups targeting two Johannesburg clinics. The Treatment Action Campaign, Doctors Without Borders and Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia say authorities have not complied with a High Court order to restore safe access to the Yeoville and Rosettenville clinics. The groups claim patients, including pregnant women and children are turned away if they cannot produce a South African identity document. Elvis Presslin spoke to Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia spokesperson, Dr. Dale McKinley 

Civil society organisations are taking South African authorities back to court, accusing them of failing to protect foreign patients from vigilante groups targeting two Johannesburg clinics. The Treatment Action Campaign, Doctors Without Borders and Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia say authorities have not complied with a High Court order to restore safe access to the Yeoville and Rosettenville clinics. The groups claim patients, including pregnant women and children are turned away if they cannot produce a South African identity document. Elvis Presslin spoke to Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia spokesperson, Dr. Dale McKinley&nbsp;

Civil society organisations seek to protect foreign patients from vigilante groups targeting two Johannesburg clinics

The United Democratic Movement, UDM is calling for stronger relations between South Africa and the United States, saying dialogue is crucial during times of strain. Party leader, General Bantu Holomisa, made the remarks during a meeting with US Ambassador to South Africa, Brent Bozell. Holomisa highlighted the need for cooperation on issues like the Middle East conflict and economic growth. He also suggested reviving bilateral mechanisms like the Al-Gore-Mbeki Binational Commission to address outstanding issues. Elvis Presslin spoke to General Holomisa 

The United Democratic Movement, UDM is calling for stronger relations between South Africa and the United States, saying dialogue is crucial during times of strain. Party leader, General Bantu Holomisa, made the remarks during a meeting with US Ambassador to South Africa, Brent Bozell. Holomisa highlighted the need for cooperation on issues like the Middle East conflict and economic growth. He also suggested reviving bilateral mechanisms like the Al-Gore-Mbeki Binational Commission to address outstanding issues. Elvis Presslin spoke to General Holomisa&nbsp;

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