April 15
Eswatini: How International Gold Dealers Exploited Eswatini's Economic Dream
International Consortium of Investigative Journalists
Eswatini's king professed to have a bold plan for a thriving economic zone. ICIJ uncovered two phantom gold refineries channeling millions of dollars to Dubai through it. Read more »
Eswatini: How the King's Allies Stepped In to Help a New Bank
International Consortium of Investigative Journalists
Staff say they can't authorize any transactions. Clients can't open accounts. But the newcomer remains in suspended animation at the center of a political tussle. Read more »
Eswatini: International Consortium of Investigative Journalists Reveals Nation's Secrets [editorial]
International Consortium of Investigative Journalists
Swazi Secrets exposes the role the tiny kingdom of Eswatini, the last absolute monarchy in Africa, may have played in the regional illicit economy. Read more »
March 29
Mauritius: High Commissioner of Eswatini Calls On Minister Maneesh Gobin, Discusses Economic Ties Within African Continent
Government of Mauritius
His Excellency Mlondi Solomon Dlamini, the new High Commissioner of the Kingdom of Eswatini with residence in Maputo, Mozambique, presented his Letters of Credence to H.E.… Read more »
March 28
Eswatini: Eswatini Authorities Target Activist's Widow [press release]
HRW
Stop Harassment, Ensure Independent Investigation into Maseko's Killing Read more »
Eswatini: Eswatini - Authorities Must Stop Harassment and Intimidation of Tanele Maseko [press release]
AI London
Responding to news of the arrest of Tanele Maseko, widow of the late human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko, and a number of her relatives, on 27 March at the Oshoek Border post while… Read more »
March 27
Southern Africa: Eswatini to Take a Leaf From Zim
The Herald
The Kingdom of Eswatini is keen to take a leaf from the success stories of Zimbabwe in the area of infrastructural development and agriculture while seeking partnerships in other… Read more »
March 26
Zimbabwe: Zim's New Parliament Building, Mining Sector Impresses Eswatini
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE and Eswatini have begun collaboration in the mining and agriculture sectors as the nations aim to strengthen bilateral relations. Read more »