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Eswatini: King Mswati III Shows No Commitment to Talks
New Frame, 9 February 2022
In action and in speech, the ruler of eSwatini and his government refuse to listen to the mass democratic movement's demands for a genuine dialogue. Read more »
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Eswatini: Repression of Eswatini Student Movement Continues
New Frame, 9 February 2022
King Mswati III's security forces are again acting violently against student leaders across the country who remain steadfast in their demands for justice and democracy. Read more »
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Eswatini: Emaswati Increasingly Dissatisfied With Their Democracy
Afrobarometer, 13 December 2021
Citizens are more dissatisfied with the workings of Eswatini's democracy than at any time since Afrobarometer began its national surveys in the country in 2013. Read more »
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Eswatini: What Lies Behind Uprisings in eSwatini - the Unfinished Business of Democratic Reform
The Conversation Africa, 24 November 2021
The Kingdom of Eswatini, the small, landlocked southern African country that shares borders with South Africa and Mozambique, has been in political turmoil since May. The country… Read more »
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Eswatini: National Dialogue Mustn't Become a Monologue
ISS, 15 November 2021
SADC should urgently mediate a dialogue process that's seen as credible by all parties in the country. Read more »
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South Africa: Swazi Opposition Tentatively Welcomes Ramaphosa's National Dialogue Plans
Daily Maverick, 3 November 2021
Eswatini's main political opposition has generally welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's meeting with King Mswati in Eswatini on Tuesday, in which they agreed on arrangements for a… Read more »
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South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes President Ramaphosa's Intervention in eSwatini
SAnews.gov.za, 4 November 2021
Cabinet says it noted and welcomed the intervention of President Cyril Ramaphosa following the pro-democracy unrests that have engulfed Eswatini. Read more »