Swaziland

  • Sep 29, 2023
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Swaziland offer voters elections without democracy

The parliamentary elections are largely seen as window dressing for a monarchy that remains deeply autocratic

Swaziland
  • Jan 23, 2023
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Activist’s murder will entrench disquiet in Swaziland

A leading human rights lawyer and political activist has been shot and killed

Swaziland
  • Sep 30, 2022
  • 7 min read

King Mswati will resist reform in Swaziland

General elections are set to take place next year as the government continues its crackdown against opposition activists

Swaziland
  • Nov 17, 2021
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Trial of Swaziland MPs may undermine national dialogue

The trial of two MPs on 'terrorism' charges for inciting disobedience against King Mswati III began yesterday

Swaziland
  • Oct 25, 2021
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Swaziland monarch's outreach aims to buy time

Opposition parties have rejected King Mswati III's dialogue offer to end months of violent protests

Swaziland
  • Oct 21, 2021
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Swaziland king faces domestic and regional pressure

One protester died and 80 were wounded during pro-democracy demonstrations yesterday

Swaziland
  • Oct 11, 2021
  • 7 min read

Swaziland faces prolonged period of instability

Months of pro-democracy protests have been met by police violence and repression in Africa's only absolute monarchy

Swaziland