Eswatini: King Proves Constitution Is Worthless

The current political crisis in Swaziland demonstrates one thing clearly: the kingdom's constitution is not worth the paper it is written on.

Nearly two weeks ago the Swazi House of Assembly passed a vote of no confidence in the government by a three-fifths majority. According to the constitution when such a vote takes place the king is mandated to sack the Cabinet: he has no discretion in the matter.

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