🇸🇿 Eswatini opposition politician was killed
Gunmen in Eswatini killed an opposition politician and human rights lawyer at his home.
Thulani Maseko was shot dead on Saturday night by unknown attackers in Luhleko, about 50km from the capital Mbabane. An opposition spokesman said he was told that “assassins shot him through the window while he was inside the house with his family”. No more details are given.
The government sent condolences to the family, saying Maseko’s death was a “loss for the nation” and that police were searching for the killers.
Maseko was a leading human rights lawyer and columnist in Eswatini who had a pending court battle with King Mswati III over the monarch’s decision to rename the country Eswatini by decree.
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Gunmen in Eswatini killed an opposition politician and human rights lawyer at his home.
Thulani Maseko was shot dead on Saturday night by unknown attackers in Luhleko, about 50km from the capital Mbabane. An opposition spokesman said he was told that “assassins shot him through the window while he was inside the house with his family”. No more details are given.
The government sent condolences to the family, saying Maseko’s death was a “loss for the nation” and that police were searching for the killers.
Maseko was a leading human rights lawyer and columnist in Eswatini who had a pending court battle with King Mswati III over the monarch’s decision to rename the country Eswatini by decree.
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🇷🇺🇸🇿 Sergey Lavrov arrived in the Kingdom of Eswatini.
The minister was met at the ramp by a prince in a national costume. The Russian foreign minister arrived in Mbabane from South Africa, where his African tour began.
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The minister was met at the ramp by a prince in a national costume. The Russian foreign minister arrived in Mbabane from South Africa, where his African tour began.
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🇸🇿🇹🇼 Eswatini PM denounces "bullying" of Taiwan
Eswatini Prime Minister Cleopas Dlamini said in Taipei on Monday that his country remains committed to diplomatic relations with Taiwan and is opposed to "any sort of bullying or aggression" against Taiwan.
"The people of Taiwan should be governed within Taiwan by a government they elect themselves in fair and free elections, with no external pressure," Dlamini said during a meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen.
Dlamini also thanked the Taiwan government for its decades-long support of Eswatini.
Eswatini is the only African state and one of 14 countries worldwide that maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan - which China regards as a breakaway province.
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Eswatini Prime Minister Cleopas Dlamini said in Taipei on Monday that his country remains committed to diplomatic relations with Taiwan and is opposed to "any sort of bullying or aggression" against Taiwan.
"The people of Taiwan should be governed within Taiwan by a government they elect themselves in fair and free elections, with no external pressure," Dlamini said during a meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen.
Dlamini also thanked the Taiwan government for its decades-long support of Eswatini.
Eswatini is the only African state and one of 14 countries worldwide that maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan - which China regards as a breakaway province.
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🇸🇿 Eswatini Members of Parliament who protested against king's rule convicted
A court in Eswatini has found two lawmakers guilty of murder and terrorism for their role in a wave of protests that hit the country in 2021. Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza and Mthandeni Dube face up to 20 years in jail.
The two were detained after taking part in protests against last absolute monarchy in Africa. They pleaded not guilty to inciting unrest.
Amnesty International said the convictions were evidence of the country's continuing crackdown on dissent.
Protesters, angered by economic decline, have become increasingly vocal in demanding political reform.
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A court in Eswatini has found two lawmakers guilty of murder and terrorism for their role in a wave of protests that hit the country in 2021. Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza and Mthandeni Dube face up to 20 years in jail.
The two were detained after taking part in protests against last absolute monarchy in Africa. They pleaded not guilty to inciting unrest.
Amnesty International said the convictions were evidence of the country's continuing crackdown on dissent.
Protesters, angered by economic decline, have become increasingly vocal in demanding political reform.
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🇹🇼🇸🇿Taiwan president to visit last African ally Eswatini
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will visit Eswatini, the island's last African ally, early next month, the government said on Friday, looking to shore up ties.
She will attend celebrations to mark the country’s independence day and King Mswati III’s birthday during the visit.
Her trip, between 5 and 7 September, will also mark 55 years of the countries’ bilateral relations.
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Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will visit Eswatini, the island's last African ally, early next month, the government said on Friday, looking to shore up ties.
She will attend celebrations to mark the country’s independence day and King Mswati III’s birthday during the visit.
Her trip, between 5 and 7 September, will also mark 55 years of the countries’ bilateral relations.
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🇹🇼🇸🇿 Taiwan president leaves for visit to last African ally Eswatini
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen left on Tuesday for a visit to Eswatini, Taipei's last African ally, saying the island will continue to confidently engage with the world and show it is a force for good.
Tsai, speaking at the airport before leaving, said Eswatini was a "familiar old friend".
"Not only will Taiwan's footsteps to the world not stop, we will continue to move forward more firmly and self-confidently, so that the world can see Taiwan's steady force for good," she said.
Tsai will be in Eswatin from September 5-7 for the 55th anniversary of the country's independence, and also marking 55 years of bilateral relations.
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Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen left on Tuesday for a visit to Eswatini, Taipei's last African ally, saying the island will continue to confidently engage with the world and show it is a force for good.
Tsai, speaking at the airport before leaving, said Eswatini was a "familiar old friend".
"Not only will Taiwan's footsteps to the world not stop, we will continue to move forward more firmly and self-confidently, so that the world can see Taiwan's steady force for good," she said.
Tsai will be in Eswatin from September 5-7 for the 55th anniversary of the country's independence, and also marking 55 years of bilateral relations.
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🇹🇼🇸🇿 Taiwan president leaves for visit to last African ally Eswatini Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen left on Tuesday for a visit to Eswatini, Taipei's last African ally, saying the island will continue to confidently engage with the world and show it is a force…
🇹🇼🇸🇿 Taiwan leader visiting sole African ally Eswatini
Taiwan President President Tsai Ing-wen is visiting Eswatini, as she seeks to reinforce ties with the country’s only ally in Africa.
She will be in the country from Tuesday to Thursday for the 55th anniversary of Eswatini’s independence, and will also mark the two countries’ 55 years of bilateral relations.
During the visit she is set to meet the country's monarch, King Mswati III, and visit a local hospital and Taiwan-sponsored projects before returning home on Friday.
The Taiwanese president said before her departure that her trip was to “celebrate friendship between the two countries and promote sustainable co-operation".
"Eswatini has always stood up to firmly support Taiwan, giving us confidence and strength," she said.
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Taiwan President President Tsai Ing-wen is visiting Eswatini, as she seeks to reinforce ties with the country’s only ally in Africa.
She will be in the country from Tuesday to Thursday for the 55th anniversary of Eswatini’s independence, and will also mark the two countries’ 55 years of bilateral relations.
During the visit she is set to meet the country's monarch, King Mswati III, and visit a local hospital and Taiwan-sponsored projects before returning home on Friday.
The Taiwanese president said before her departure that her trip was to “celebrate friendship between the two countries and promote sustainable co-operation".
"Eswatini has always stood up to firmly support Taiwan, giving us confidence and strength," she said.
#Taiwan #Eswatini
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🇸🇿 Eswatini holds parliamentary elections
Voters in Eswatini will cast their ballots on Friday in parliamentary elections whose outcome will make little difference to the politics of a country controlled by Africa's last absolute monarch.
King Mswati III has ruled the southern African kingdom of about 1.2 million people since 1986, when he inherited the crown from his father, Sobhuza II.
Political parties are banned, but individual candidates can run for seats in the House of Assembly every five years.
The power of the politicians elected in these polls consists mainly of being able to make suggestions to the king, who is free to ignore them.
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Voters in Eswatini will cast their ballots on Friday in parliamentary elections whose outcome will make little difference to the politics of a country controlled by Africa's last absolute monarch.
King Mswati III has ruled the southern African kingdom of about 1.2 million people since 1986, when he inherited the crown from his father, Sobhuza II.
Political parties are banned, but individual candidates can run for seats in the House of Assembly every five years.
The power of the politicians elected in these polls consists mainly of being able to make suggestions to the king, who is free to ignore them.
#Eswatini
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🇸🇿 Eswatini holds parliamentary elections Voters in Eswatini will cast their ballots on Friday in parliamentary elections whose outcome will make little difference to the politics of a country controlled by Africa's last absolute monarch. King Mswati III…
🇸🇿 Eswatini announces parliamentary election results under monarch's rule
Fifty one men and eight women were elected to Eswatini's parliament in last week's election, with a strong showing for pro-royalist candidates.
The southern Africa nation has been ruled by King Mswati III since 1986, when he inherited the crown from his father, Sobhuza II. It went to the polls on Friday to elect politicians who effectively function as the king's advisers with no executive power. The electoral commission published the results on Monday.
Of the parliamentarians elected in Eswatini, which changed its name from Swaziland in 2018, most were seen as being loyal to the king and also included former journalists and teachers.
In addition to the 59 elected members of parliament, the king will appoint 10 more to the House of Assembly at his discretion.
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Fifty one men and eight women were elected to Eswatini's parliament in last week's election, with a strong showing for pro-royalist candidates.
The southern Africa nation has been ruled by King Mswati III since 1986, when he inherited the crown from his father, Sobhuza II. It went to the polls on Friday to elect politicians who effectively function as the king's advisers with no executive power. The electoral commission published the results on Monday.
Of the parliamentarians elected in Eswatini, which changed its name from Swaziland in 2018, most were seen as being loyal to the king and also included former journalists and teachers.
In addition to the 59 elected members of parliament, the king will appoint 10 more to the House of Assembly at his discretion.
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🇸🇿 Eswatini denies reports kingdom facing shortage of men
The Kingdom of Eswatini has denied reports that it was offering nationality to citizens from southern Africa to fill up for shortage of men in the country.
It follows a viral fake letter purportedly written by King Mswati III expressing concern with "scarcity of men" in the kingdom.
The letter claimed the king would facilitate the willing men from southern Africa to marry wives and get free houses from the kingdom.
"The public is notified that this circulating notice is fake," the Eswatini government said.
It is not clear who authored the fake letter which had excited some social media users from southern Africa.
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The Kingdom of Eswatini has denied reports that it was offering nationality to citizens from southern Africa to fill up for shortage of men in the country.
It follows a viral fake letter purportedly written by King Mswati III expressing concern with "scarcity of men" in the kingdom.
The letter claimed the king would facilitate the willing men from southern Africa to marry wives and get free houses from the kingdom.
"The public is notified that this circulating notice is fake," the Eswatini government said.
It is not clear who authored the fake letter which had excited some social media users from southern Africa.
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