Eswatini
eSwatini opens 'terror' trial for pro-democracy MPs
Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza and Mthandeni Dube pleaded innocent to all the charges, which could see them imprisoned for 20 years if convicted.
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Eswatini activists set conditions for talks towards democracy
Efforts are being made to hold talks after violent protests rocked the country in recent weeks.
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Swaziland Solidarity Network slams Ramaphosa's meeting with King Mswati III
Pro-democracy movements have called for an inclusive and open dialogue, with months of protests having rocked Africa’s last absolute monarch.
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Mswati 'doesn't care': Discontent simmers in Eswatini its monarchy bans protests
Workers, civil servants and even high-school students have taken to the streets, clashing with police in the tiny Southern African kingdom.
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Not In My Name calls for eSwatini High Commission in Pretoria to be shut down
The group held a picket outside the commission in the capital on Wednesday saying the people in the monarchy should get their freedom.
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Residents must make Eswatini ungovernable - Swaziland Solidarity Network
Eswatini has been the scene of pro-democracy demonstrations for several months, as protesters demand political reforms.
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SADC not doing enough to address concerns of eSwatini citizens - Pudemo
The movement has urged the Southern African regional bloc to take the country’s crisis seriously after the resurgence of pro-democracy protests.
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After SADC mediation, eSwatini's King Mswati III calls for calm
Formerly known as Swaziland, the country has been rocked by demonstrations that broke out in June and have prompted authorities to deploy the army and shut down the internet.
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Eswatini bans protests after deadly unrest
Formerly known as Swaziland, Africa's last absolute monarchy has been rocked by demonstrations that prompted authorities to deploy the army and throttle the internet.
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No improvement in eSwatini crisis since SADC envoy's arrival - Pudemo
Citizens have been protesting against his rule and officials said at least 28 people have lost their lives, while schools remain shut. The people's United Democratic Movement's Wandile Dludlu.
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Mediators reach Eswatini as new death reported in protests
A demonstrator shot by security forces died in hospital on Thursday from gunshot wounds suffered the day before, when security forces opened fire on a protest, according to unions.
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Radebe: Political stability in Eswatini deteriorating quickly
President Cyril Ramaphosa, as the chair of SADC, has sent a special envoy team to speak to King Mswati III when they touch down in Eswatini on Thursday afternoon.
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Radebe says SADC hoping to find lasting solution to Eswatini crisis
Pro-democracy protesters have taken to the streets in Eswatini, calling once again for King Mswati III to relinquish power and for the small country to start a process of democracy.
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Eswatini nurses shot during protests: union
Eswatini security forces used live ammunition to break up a pro-democracy protest by nurses, shooting at least 30 of them, their union said Thursday.
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SADC's Ramaphosa deploys envoys to protest-hit Eswatini
Citizens are demanding the resignation of the king in the kingdom formerly known as Swaziland.
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Eswatini civil groups condemn security ‘heavy-handedness’ amid unrest
In the midst of mounting frustration in the kingdom, Eswatini has been on high alert amid weeks of rolling mass action calling for an end to the regime under King Mswati III.
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SADC urged to intervene in Eswatini following fresh protests
Unions, opposition parties and student groups have joined the latest new wave of unrest in the kingdom, where protestors are mainly calling for the release of two lawmakers arrested earlier this year.
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eSwatini civil groups condemn King Mswati III’s decision to shut schools
This follows a decision by the monarch to shutdown schools indefinitely amid pro-democracy protests, which have once again flared up in Eswatini.
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Swaziland Youth Congress: Operations won't resume until protest demands are met
Unions, opposition parties and student groups have joined the latest new wave of unrest, which have mainly called for the release of two lawmakers arrested during protests earlier this year.
