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 · Sep 26, 2024
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. Top News · Sep 25, 2024
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 · Sep 29, 2023
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 The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2023
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.… France 24 · Jan 23, 2023