Eswatini (fd Swaziland)

Tensions are rising in the kingdom of Eswatini, like the enclave in the middle of South Africa that was once called Swaziland. For weeks, hundreds of young people have been protesting against this absolute monarchy. This week, several people were killed and dozens injured, according to activists. Calm has returned to the capital, but the army is ubiquitous, says a protester who emphasizes that these…

On Thursday, July 1, South Africa and the United Kingdom criticized the violent repression of demonstrations against the monarchy in Eswatini, the government of this small country in southern Africa that accuses "foreign elements" and "terrorists" of sowing seeds. Africa's last absolute monarchy, formerly known as Swaziland, has…

The kingdom of Eswatini, until recently known as Swaziland, announced a curfew on Tuesday (June 29) when the army was sent out to quell protests against democracy. Clashes rallied against Democratic protesters on Monday night, June 28. In power for 35 years, King Mswati III is believed to be in South Africa, and the opposition says he fled there and promised to intensify their protests.…