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US deports migrants to Eswatini, African country with troubling human rights record

Announcement that people from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba and Yemen were deported comes after eight others were sent to South Sudan this month

The Guardian - US

Road to 2026: Africa’s World Cup dreams return to the pitch

The African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup return this week after a nine-month break, with high stakes for several top teams. With six rounds left in the 10-match group stage, the upcoming two fixtures will be crucial in shaping the destiny of many nations.

Radio France Internationale

Eswatini opposition leader in critical condition after alleged poisoning

Mlungisi Makhanya stable in hospital in South Africa, where he was in exile from Africa’s last absolute monarchy

The Guardian - UK

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Opposition Leader Poisoned In Eswatini Assassination Attempt

PUDEMO president allegedly poisoned in Eswatini, sparking concerns about political repression and human rights violations in the last absolute monarchy.

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Daughter of South Africa’s ex-president Zuma to be Eswatini king’s 16th wife

Engagement of Nomcebo Zuma, 21, to King Mswati, 56, confirmed at annual Umhlanga reed dance

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan takes ‘pragmatic’ approach to keep formal allies amid China pressure

Taipei chooses pragmatism over ideology in relations with its diplomatic allies, but it might not be enough.

Al Jazeera

Three Eswatini chiefdoms overcome rivalry to preserve indigenous forest

Illegal poaching of wildlife and plants in Jilobi Forest threatens biodiversity hotspot in the Southern African kingdom.

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‘People want change but fear the guns’: Fighting for democracy in Eswatini

Activists criticise ‘sham’ parliamentary elections in the Southern African monarchy, where political parties are banned.

Al Jazeera

An election with no parties: Africa's Eswatini, one of the last absolute monarchies, holds vote

The small southern African nation of Eswatini is holding elections to decide part of the makeup of its parliament while its extremely wealthy king retains absolute power

The Independent UK

Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, holds elections where the king calls the shots

The people of Eswatini head to the polls Friday for elections – despite the fact that political parties are banned. In the last absolute monarchy of Africa, formerly known as Swaziland, all powers are vested in King Mswati III. Elected members of parliament serve as his advisors.

Radio France Internationale

Taiwan tries to hold on to Eswatini, its last remaining ally in Africa

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has wrapped up a visit to Eswatini, Taipei's only diplomatic ally in Africa, after signing a string of development agreements. But will the relationship hold?

Radio France Internationale

Taiwan's President Tsai begins visit to remaining ally Eswatini in southern Africa

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has begun a four-day trip to Eswatini, one of the island’s 13 remaining allies

The Independent UK

Russia’s FM Lavrov meets Eritrean president on Africa tour

Foreign minister’s trip to Eritrea comes as part of his Africa tour which took him to South Africa, Angola and Eswatini.

Al Jazeera

Eswatini: murder of pro-democracy activist prompts outrage

Fears security agencies may have been involved in shooting of Thulani Maseko in his home on Saturday

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South Africa hails friendship with Russia

In tonight's edition: Opposition voices in South Africa and international critics of the Kremlin slam Pretoria's welcoming of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Also, the United Nations, Amnesty International and the European Union call for a prompt and impartial investigation into the killing of a human rights lawyer in Eswatini.…

The Conversation

Regina Twala was a towering intellectual and activist in Eswatini - but she was erased from history

Born in South Africa and exiled to neighbouring Eswatini, Regina Twala was one of southern Africa’s most important intellectuals: a pioneering writer, academic, political activist and feminist. Why, then, has she been all but forgotten? That’s the question a new book sets out to answer. In the process Written Out:…

Radio France Internationale

India-Africa partnership gets a boost with investment conclave

A number of African leaders was in New Delhi for a key investment meeting this summer that brought together 40 ministers from 17 countries including Burkina Faso, Congo, Cameroon, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon and Malawi among others.

The Independent UK

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The monarch welcomed the High Commissioners of Guyana and Eswatini.

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Ntsika Kota wins Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2022, becomes first writer from Eswatini, Africa to win the award

Ntsika Kota won the Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2022 for his story ‘and the earth drank deep’ on June 21, 2022. Kota, who is a chemist by training and a self-taught writer, created history by winning the award-- as he is the first writer from Eswatini, Africa to win the…

The Conversation

What Lesotho can teach Eswatini and South Africa about key political reforms

Two southern African countries, South Africa and Eswatini, are undergoing important reforms. South Africa is reviewing its electoral system while Eswatini is revisiting the powers of the monarch through a national dialogue.

Al Jazeera

South Africa’s EFF leads peaceful protests at Eswatini borders

Since last May, there has been civil unrest and protests in Eswatini, one of the world’s last remaining monarchies.

France 24

Nigeria's president apologises for petrol shortages and power cuts

In tonight's edition: The leader of the continent's top crude oil producer apologises to the country for fuel shortages. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari says the race is also on to resolve a national grid failure. Meanwhile, our reporters follow a joint operation between the Ugandan and Congolese armies to track…

The Conversation

Eswatini: how social pressures and poverty affect the ability of children to navigate school

The population of Eswatini (previously called Swaziland) is slightly below 1.2 million people, and about 58.9% of the people live below the nationally defined poverty line – living on less than US$1.9 a day. For years Eswatini has also had the highest prevalence of HIV and AIDS in the world.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UAE Lifts Travel Ban to 12 African Countries for Vaccinated Citizens

The United Arab Emirates announced that it will lift a travel ban to 12 African countries for citizens who are fully vaccinated, state news agency WAM said on Friday. The countries include Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Nigeria, the Republic of Congo, South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. Fully…

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