Eswatini
Eswatini, Africa's last absolute monarchy, to hold elections this week
About 585,000 registered voters will be called to choose 59 members of the lower house of parliament, which plays only an advisory role to the monarch.
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Absalom ‘Scara’ Thindwa reflects on his Kaizer Chiefs career
The Eswatini born forward joined Chiefs in 1985 and was know for his strikes from long range.
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Law Society of SA condemns murder of eSwatini human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko
Maseko was shot dead outside his home over the weekend in Luyengo.
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SAFTU says justice won’t be served for eSwatini activist Thulani Maseko’s death
eSwatini human rights lawyer and activist Thulani Maseko was shot dead on Sunday night at his home in Luyengo by unknown assailants.
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Gunmen kill Eswatini opposition politician & lawyer Thulani Maseko: spokesman
Thulani Maseko was shot dead on Saturday night by unknown attackers in Luhleko, around 50 kilometres (30 miles) from the capital Mbabane, opposition spokesman Sikelela Dlamini said.
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Disruptions erupt across eSwatini petrol stations amidst fuel shortage crisis
Eswatini’s Department of Energy said the interruption in the supply of unleaded 95 petrol was mainly due to logistical issues at loading terminals.
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Three injured as Eswatini army open fire on protesters
About 100 minibus taxi and bus drivers took to the streets in the central city of Manzini to demand the release of the four who were arrested earlier this week accused of assaulting a female customer.
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ANC committed to ensuring democracy develops in Eswatini - Lindiwe Zulu
It has been a year since the inland country was rocked by the worst pro-democracy protests in its history.
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Bus drivers protest fuel prices in Eswatini
Drivers of buses and mini-buses blocked the roads leading into Mbabane and Manzini, demanding that government regulators increase fares and salaries.
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eSwatini activist arrested for destroying king's photo
Colani Maseko, head of the national student union, is accused of removing pictures of the king from a university campus and destroying them, police said.
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EFF praises SA artists for boycotting Eswatini festival, urges others to follow
The party has welcomed the act of solidarity by South African artists who boycotted the annual Luju Cultural and Food Festival held in Eswatini this weekend.
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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.
