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King Mswati III

King Mswati III
The latest news and top stories on King Mswati III, the monarch of eSwatini. As Africa’s last absolute monarch, he ascended to the throne in 1986, wielding ultimate authority over government branches and controlling local governance. He is commander-in-chief of the defence force and police. His reign saw the country renamed from Swaziland to eSwatini in 2018 to shed its colonial past. While focusing on education, sustainable development and cultural heritage, his rule has faced criticism for its autocratic nature, lavish spending and alleged human rights abuses amidst pro-democracy protests. He recently ordered arrests for corruption.
Africa

5 men deported to eSwatini from US spark public outcry, protests

The five men from Vietnam, Laos, Yemen, Cuba and Jamaica were flown to the African kingdom after US authorities labelled them “criminal illegal aliens”.

‘Barbaric’ migrants from Vietnam, Laos, other nations deported by US to eSwatini

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