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Eswatini, Africa's last absolute monarchy, votes for parliament
Voters are called to choose 59 members of the lower house of parliament, which plays only an advisory role to the monarch, King Mswati III, who wields absolute...
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King Mswati says King Misuzulu's coronation brings hope to the Zulu nation
Mswati conveyed his well wishes to his counterpart who is also his nephew as the Zulu monarch was certified king on Saturday.
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KZN govt: King Mswati to speak without disturbance at King Misuzulu’s coronation
The South African Communist Party said it would stage picket in solidarity with the people eSwatini who were against King Mswati III.
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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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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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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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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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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 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.
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Eswatini govt defends king after security forces clash with protestors
Tensions boiled over after security personnel clashed with protesting school pupils and civil society organisations, resulting in government shutting down schools indefinitely as the country faces a fresh wave of pro-democracy protests.
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Swaziland Solidary Network appeals for SA intervention as tensions escalate
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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Swaziland Solidarity Network calls for the arrest of King Mswati III
King Mswati III has been facing increasing anger for decades. Activists allege that he has repeatedly ignored calls for reforms that would move Eswatini forward.
