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China drops tariffs on all African nations except Eswatini

Sat, 02 May 2026 21:55:10 +0200

China drops tariffs on all African nations except Eswatini

A Chinese policy giving African nations tariff-free access to its market came into effect on Friday. The deal lasts two years and covers 53 of the continent’s 54 nations. Only Eswatini is excluded over its ongoing ties with Taiwan.

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Taiwan’s Lai makes Eswatini visit despite travel disruption

Sat, 02 May 2026 21:55:09 +0200

Taiwan’s Lai makes Eswatini visit despite travel disruption

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Saturday announced his arrival in Eswatini -- Taipei's only diplomatic ally in Africa -- after an earlier trip was cancelled when several countries revoked overflight permits.

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US deports four more migrants to Eswatini under controversial scheme

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:50:11 +0200

US deports four more migrants to Eswatini under controversial scheme

Four additional men deported from the United States have arrived in Eswatini, a lawyer and prison official confirmed Thursday, as Washington expands its third-country deportation program.

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Eswatini confirms it received millions for accepting US deportees

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:25:08 +0200

Eswatini has confirmed for the first time that it received $5.1 million from the United States in exchange for accepting third-country deportees.

The kingdom, led by absolute monarch King Mswati III, has come in for heavy criticism from rights groups for striking the deal with President Donald Trump's administration.

Details of the agreement have not been disclosed, and the government is facing court action from human rights lawyers who claim the secretive deal is unconstitutional.

Eswatini is one of several African nations that have agreed to receive deportees as part of Trump's aggressive crackdown on illegal immigration.

Its finance minister on Tuesday said the money has been funnelled into the account of the country’s National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA).

eSwatini | Judgment reserved in US deportees challenge

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:05:08 +0200

Eswatini's High Court has reserved judgement in a case brought by rights advocates who say the government acted unlawfully when it agreed to accept deportees from the United States. The Eswatini Litigation Centre and allied groups say the agreement was struck in secret and without parliamentary approval.

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Critics accuse Eswatini authorities of selling out their country over US deportees

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:50:07 +0200

Critics accuse Eswatini authorities of selling out their country over US deportees

Government critics in Eswatini have accused the government of selling out the country after it took in five men accused of violent crimes who were deported from the US.

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Eswatini says it will repatriate immigrants deported by United States

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:50:06 +0200

Eswatini says it will repatriate immigrants deported by United States

An Eswatini government spokesperson said the five deportees were being held in correctional facilities while waiting for repatriation.

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Eswatini elections: 59 lower house seats up for grabs

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 18:58:24 +0200

Africa’s last absolute monarchy, Eswatini, is holding parliamentary elections.
But political parties are banned.
Critics of King Mswati III have called for a boycott.

Al Jazeera’s Fahmida Miller reports.

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Eswatini: voters cast their ballots in legislative elections

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 18:56:56 +0200

Voters in Eswatini began casting their ballots on Friday for legislative elections taking place in Africa's last absolute monarchy.

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Eswatini, Africa's last absolute monarchy, votes for parliament

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 18:56:56 +0200

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 power.

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Ahead of a vote in Eswatini, Africa's last absolute monarchy, some lack hope

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 18:56:56 +0200

"They are saying that there are elections that are free and fair, there is nothing like that," says a student union leader. About 585,000 registered voters will be called to choose 59 members of the lower house of parliament on Friday (Sep. 29).

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"We now need a new leader": Swazis call for change

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 15:37:45 +0200

Almost 40 people have been killed in violent protests in eSwatini in recent months. Life is tough for Swazis, who are protesting for a better life in Africa's last absolute monarchy. I

2021/10/31/we-now-need-a-new-leader-swazis-call-for-change

Eswatini needs reforms: deputy PM Themba Masuku

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 15:37:45 +0200

Eswatini, Africa's last absolute monarchy, needs to enact reforms in the wake of pro-democracy protests that have rattled the country since June, Deputy Prime Minister Themba Masuku says

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Eswatini: Pro-democracy protests continue despite Monarch's warnings

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:16:07 +0200

"There's aboslutely no bases for the state forces to use such brutality against workers", says transport association (SACAWU) secretary Sticks Nkhambule, asking for the "release of the arrested MPs, and full democratisation of the country so citizens can enjoy there full rights as citizens".

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UN chief calls on Eswatini to respect children's rights

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:16:07 +0200

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Monday on authorities in Eswatini to respect the rights of children after schools were closed and a new wave of protests against Africa's last absolute monarchy was suppressed.

2021/10/19/un-chief-calls-on-eswatini-to-respect-children-s-rights

As tension prevails, relatives mourn Eswatini crackdown victims

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 15:47:01 +0200

A delegation from Southern Africa's regional bloc is due to arrive in Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, on a fact-finding mission.
For days, Eswatini, Africa’s last absolute monarchy, has been rocked by the largest pro-democracy protests in years that have seen security forces engage mostly young demonstrators defying an overnight curfew in running street battles.
The protests were sparked by a June 24 decree by King Mswati III, banning citizens from sending petitions to parliamentarians to demand democratic reforms. It followed a public outcry against the alleged killing by the police of a law student, Thabani Nkomonye, in May.

Al Jazeera’s Alexi O'Brien reports.

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South African truck drivers return home in fear of happenings in eSwatini

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 18:31:15 +0200

Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, is Africa’s last absolute monarchy. Locals are now bent on demanding political reforms. The military has been dispatched to quell the protests, as neighboring South Africa called on security forces to exercise ''total restraint''.

2021/07/02/south-african-truck-drivers-return-home-in-fear-of-happenings-in-eswatini

People queue to buy food after deadly protests in eSwatini capital

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 14:22:44 +0200

Unverified videos that have emerged on social media showed police using force to disperse protesters. Other videos showed security men in uniforms physically abusing residents in their houses.

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Will Eswatini's King respond to calls for democracy?

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 14:11:04 +0200

Eswatini's King Mswati has ruled the kingdom, previously known as Swaziland, for 35 years.

But people are demanding democratic reforms.

They're angry at widespread poverty, while the King spends millions on private jets and luxury cars.

Opposition groups say soldiers have killed dozens of protesters.

So will King Mswati listen to the demands for political change?

Presenter: Sami Zeidan

Guests:

Mlungisi Makhanya - Leader, Opposition PUDEMO party.

Menzi Ndhlovu - Senior Political and Country Risk Analyst, Signal Risk.

Christopher Vandome - Research Fellow, Chatham House Africa Programme.

Eswatini's government did not respond to a request to join the panel.

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Africa's last absolute monarchy sees growing calls for change

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 14:11:04 +0200

Protesters in Eswatini - formerly known as Swaziland - have defied a curfew to call for constitutional reforms.

They are demanding democracy and an elected prime minister.

Unconfirmed reports emerged on social media, saying King Mswati fled late last night following civil unrest.

Al Jazeera's Alexi O'Brien reports.

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