Countries Eswatini convicts jailed pro-democracy lawmakers Mbabane – Two pro-democracy lawmakers in Eswatini were found guilty of murder and “terrorism” on Thursday, in a trial... Read more 2 Jun, 2023
Countries Eswatini to hold parliamentary elections in September Mbabane – Eswatini – the last absolute monarchy in Africa where political parties are banned and lawmakers are sidelined... Read more 6 May, 2023
Countries SADC says tension in Eswatini after lawyer slain Windhoek – Southern Africa’s regional bloc SADC on Tuesday acknowledged that political tensions were rising in the tiny kingdom... Read more 31 Jan, 2023
Countries Eswatini police disperse protest after politician killing Manzini – Police in Eswatini fired rubber bullets at demonstrators on Friday as they protested the killing of a... Read more 29 Jan, 2023
Countries ‘Russia is prepared to assist’ – Sergei Lavrov pledges security training to Eswatini Mbabane – Russia’s top diplomat on Tuesday pledged security training to Eswatini, just days after the brutal murder of... Read more 25 Jan, 2023
Countries Thulani Maseko’s ‘cold-blooded killing has deprived Eswatini, southern Africa and the world of a true champion and advocate for peace’ Geneva – The United Nations human rights chief on Monday called on Eswatini to swiftly and impartially investigate the... Read more 23 Jan, 2023
News Gunmen kill Eswatini opposition politician Thulani Maseko, says spokesperson Manzini – Gunmen in Eswatini killed a prominent opposition politician and human rights lawyer at his home, a spokesperson... Read more 22 Jan, 2023
Sport WATCH | Eswatini referee runs for dear life after being pursued by angered fans Cape Town – Eswatini referee, Mbongeni Shongwe found himself in a dire situation, having to run for dear life... Read more 28 Nov, 2022
Countries WATCH | Three injured as Eswatini army open fire on protesters Mbabane – Eswatini armed forces on Thursday opened fire on a group of transport workers protesting the arrest of... Read more 11 Nov, 2022
Countries Eswatini’s king praises police crackdown on pro-democracy protests Manzini – The king of Eswatini, Africa’s last absolute monarchy, on Friday praised police who brutally put down last... Read more 6 Aug, 2022