As the Southern African Development Community mission in Mozambique nears the end of its term, South Africa, as chair of SADC, called for a summit to be held on 4 and 5 April. Initially, Eswatini was included but its...
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eSwatini national dialogue forum could strengthen foundation for success amid the kingdom’s political crisis
On a recent working visit to the kingdom of eSwatini, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa, as chairperson of the Southern African Development Community, met King Mswati III. Ramaphosa’s visit follows a recent...
Cry the beloved Kingdom – Lessons for King Mswati III
It’s been over a week since King Mswati III of Eswatini ordered schools to be shut “indefinitely with immediate effect” in response to the ongoing pro-democracy protests. The country has experienced several weeks of...
A Mozambican dilemma – SADC or friendly and brotherly countries?
A number of countries are offering military support to Mozambique to quell violent extremism in Cabo Delgado The Southern African Development Community (SADC) met virtually this week to examine threats to regional...
Trouble in the Kingdom of eSwatini
Navigating calls for democratic reform in Africa’s last remaining absolute monarchy Over the past week, the Kingdom of eSwatini has been rocked by pro-democracy protests. What began as a public outcry following the...
Chris Maroleng on Newzroom Afrika as he discusses the pro-democracy protests in Eswatini
Protests against King Mswati III in Eswatini have turned violent, and a strict curfew has been imposed to contain the unrest in Africa's last absolute monarchy. Swazi citizens accuse the king of evading calls for...
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