Swaziland

Country Swaziland
Capital Mbabane
Continent Europe
Currency South African rand(ZAR) & Swazi Lilangeni(SZL)
Languages Swazi & English

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Introduction

Autonomy for the Swazis of southern Africa was guaranteed by the British in the late 19th century; independence was granted in 1968. Student and labor unrest during the 1990s pressured King MSWATI III, the world's last absolute monarch, to grudgingly allow political reform and greater democracy, although he has backslid on these promises in recent years. A constitution came into effect in 2006, but political parties remain banned. The African United Democratic Party tried unsuccessfully to register as an official political party in mid 2006. Talks over the constitution broke down between the government and progressive groups in 2007. Swaziland recently surpassed Botswana as the country with the world's highest known HIV/AIDS prevalence rate.

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Swaziland - Wikipedia
Swaziland - CIA World Fact Book
Swaziland - BBC
Swaziland - Timeline - BBC

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Eswatini and South Africa sign digital cooperation deal - TelecompaperEswatini and South Africa sign digital cooperation deal  Telecompaper

African Development Bank approves $47.5 million loan to spur Eswatini's economic growth - ZAWYAAfrican Development Bank approves $47.5 million loan to spur Eswatini's economic growth  ZAWYA

Special Envoy for Road Safety in Mauritius, Madagascar and Eswatini to support initiatives to increase road safety - UNECESpecial Envoy for Road Safety in Mauritius, Madagascar and Eswatini to support initiatives to increase road safety  UNECE

Eswatini Air plans expansion after strong year - ch-aviationEswatini Air plans expansion after strong year  ch-aviation

“Girls Belong in Construction Too” - United Nations Development Programme“Girls Belong in Construction Too”  United Nations Development Programme

Thea Litschka-Koen and Eswatini's snakebite survival miracle - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceThea Litschka-Koen and Eswatini's snakebite survival miracle  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Eswatini Finalizes Funding Framework for its First Public Radiotherapy Centre - International Atomic Energy AgencyEswatini Finalizes Funding Framework for its First Public Radiotherapy Centre  International Atomic Energy Agency

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Eswatini - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Eswatini  Human Rights Watch

Where We Work - eSwatini - Baylor College of Medicine | BCMWhere We Work - eSwatini  Baylor College of Medicine | BCM

The Top 5 Best Crypto Exchanges in Eswatini in 2025 - OneSafeThe Top 5 Best Crypto Exchanges in Eswatini in 2025  OneSafe

African Development Bank approves new country strategy paper to build a more diverse, resilient, and competitive economy for Eswatini - African Development Bank GroupAfrican Development Bank approves new country strategy paper to build a more diverse, resilient, and competitive economy for Eswatini  African Development Bank Group

Eswatini Public Finance Review (PFR): Leveraging Fiscal Adjustment for Better Development Outcomes - World BankEswatini Public Finance Review (PFR): Leveraging Fiscal Adjustment for Better Development Outcomes  World Bank

Digital 2025: Eswatini - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Eswatini  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

Ochre communities of practice in Stone Age Eswatini - nature.comOchre communities of practice in Stone Age Eswatini  nature.com

Swaziland: Responding to the drought - Food and Agriculture OrganizationSwaziland: Responding to the drought  Food and Agriculture Organization

EU support to a more energy-secure and economically vibrant Eswatini - EEASEU support to a more energy-secure and economically vibrant Eswatini  EEAS

Eswatini - General DebateEswatini  General Debate

Eswatini coach Logarusic reveals how he frustrated Cameroon - cafonline.comEswatini coach Logarusic reveals how he frustrated Cameroon  cafonline.com

An Eswatini midwife’s fight against infant mortality - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceAn Eswatini midwife’s fight against infant mortality  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Eswatini: African Development Bank approves a loan of over $140 million to open up two major regions with road infrastructure project - African Development Bank GroupEswatini: African Development Bank approves a loan of over $140 million to open up two major regions with road infrastructure project  African Development Bank Group

King Mswati III gifts $1,000 to each Eswatini student at KNUST - GhanaWebKing Mswati III gifts $1,000 to each Eswatini student at KNUST  GhanaWeb

Eswatini Prime Minister lauds FAO’s support in agrifood systems transformation – Agriculture Business and Investment Forum - Food and Agriculture OrganizationEswatini Prime Minister lauds FAO’s support in agrifood systems transformation – Agriculture Business and Investment Forum  Food and Agriculture Organization

EU in Eswatini marks Europe Day 2025 with local singers, cooperation partners and authorities - EEASEU in Eswatini marks Europe Day 2025 with local singers, cooperation partners and authorities  EEAS

Impact of US funding cuts on HIV programmes in Eswatini - UNAIDSImpact of US funding cuts on HIV programmes in Eswatini  UNAIDS

Profile of the Eswatini King Mswati III - GhanaWebProfile of the Eswatini King Mswati III  GhanaWeb

Nonhlanhla Dlamini: Leading the fight against gender-based violence in Eswatini - Welcome to the United NationsNonhlanhla Dlamini: Leading the fight against gender-based violence in Eswatini  Welcome to the United Nations

Eswatini Bank intervention strategy - African Development Bank GroupEswatini Bank intervention strategy  African Development Bank Group

Japan-Eswatini Summit Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Eswatini Summit Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Eswatini Mobile Unleashes 5G Revolution with E30 Million Investment - TechAfrica NewsEswatini Mobile Unleashes 5G Revolution with E30 Million Investment  TechAfrica News

Eswatini making advances in Women's Leadership - Commonwealth SportEswatini making advances in Women's Leadership  Commonwealth Sport

Watch as Otumfuo's son shares dance with princess of Eswatini at royal banquet - GhanaWebWatch as Otumfuo's son shares dance with princess of Eswatini at royal banquet  GhanaWeb

The two symbolic gifts Otumfuo presented to King of Eswatini at Manhyia Palace - GhanaWebThe two symbolic gifts Otumfuo presented to King of Eswatini at Manhyia Palace  GhanaWeb

Eswatini and IFAD partner to boost inclusive financial services for smallholder farmers - IFADEswatini and IFAD partner to boost inclusive financial services for smallholder farmers  IFAD

Eswatini - Baylor College of Medicine | BCMEswatini  Baylor College of Medicine | BCM

Japan-Eswatini Summit Meeting - Prime Minister's Office of JapanJapan-Eswatini Summit Meeting  Prime Minister's Office of Japan

The prize that matters for Swaziland - Human Rights FoundationThe prize that matters for Swaziland  Human Rights Foundation

Mauritius, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, The Gambia, and Malawi Now Offer Visa-Free Access to Kenyan Citizens in 2025, Marking a Groundbreaking Step Toward a More Unified, Borderless Africa - Travel And Tour WorldMauritius, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, The Gambia, and Malawi Now Offer Visa-Free Access to Kenyan Citizens in 2025, Marking a Groundbreaking Step Toward a More Unified, Borderless Africa  Travel And Tour World

In Eswatini, Africa’s last absolute monarchy, bucolic landscapes belie a darker underbelly - International Consortium of Investigative Journalists - ICIJIn Eswatini, Africa’s last absolute monarchy, bucolic landscapes belie a darker underbelly  International Consortium of Investigative Journalists - ICIJ

Eswatini: Major setback as Supreme Court upholds repressive Suppression of Terrorism Act - Amnesty InternationalEswatini: Major setback as Supreme Court upholds repressive Suppression of Terrorism Act  Amnesty International

Eswatini workshop on implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention - EEASEswatini workshop on implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention  EEAS

Eswatini launches nuclear programme framework - World Nuclear NewsEswatini launches nuclear programme framework  World Nuclear News

Mlungisi Makhanya: Eswatini opposition leader poisoned in South Africa, party says - BBCMlungisi Makhanya: Eswatini opposition leader poisoned in South Africa, party says  BBC

EU Bushfire Schools Festival 2025 concludes Europe Month in Eswatini, bringing cultural diplomacy and EU programming priorities in perfect match - EEASEU Bushfire Schools Festival 2025 concludes Europe Month in Eswatini, bringing cultural diplomacy and EU programming priorities in perfect match  EEAS

Watch as Otumfuo and King Mswati III of Eswatini face off in a dance battle - GhanaWebWatch as Otumfuo and King Mswati III of Eswatini face off in a dance battle  GhanaWeb

Eswatini celebrates reaching over 5,000 children during African Vaccination Week - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaEswatini celebrates reaching over 5,000 children during African Vaccination Week  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Unlocking Eswatini’s Potential: Leveraging Fiscal Adjustment for Better Development Outcomes - World BankUnlocking Eswatini’s Potential: Leveraging Fiscal Adjustment for Better Development Outcomes  World Bank

WFP Eswatini Country Brief, December 2024 - ReliefWebWFP Eswatini Country Brief, December 2024  ReliefWeb

Swazi Secrets: Collaborating with the ICIJ to expose financial dealings in Eswatini - Finance UncoveredSwazi Secrets: Collaborating with the ICIJ to expose financial dealings in Eswatini  Finance Uncovered

King Mswati III gifts KNUST Eswatini students $1,000 each - MyJoyOnlineKing Mswati III gifts KNUST Eswatini students $1,000 each  MyJoyOnline

Eswatini country profile - BBCEswatini country profile  BBC

EU SUPPORT TO GBV SURVIVORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN ESWATINI - EEASEU SUPPORT TO GBV SURVIVORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN ESWATINI  EEAS

EU IN ESWATINI PROUD TO SUPPORT BUSHFIRE FESTIVAL - EEASEU IN ESWATINI PROUD TO SUPPORT BUSHFIRE FESTIVAL  EEAS

See the colourful ceremony of Eswatini King Mswati III’s visit to Manhyia Palace - MyJoyOnlineSee the colourful ceremony of Eswatini King Mswati III’s visit to Manhyia Palace  MyJoyOnline

Powering Women Entrepreneurs in Eswatini - United Nations Development ProgrammePowering Women Entrepreneurs in Eswatini  United Nations Development Programme

Germany and Eswatini: Bilateral Relations - Auswärtiges AmtGermany and Eswatini: Bilateral Relations  Auswärtiges Amt

LIVESTREAMED: King of Eswatini arrives in Ghana - GhanaWebLIVESTREAMED: King of Eswatini arrives in Ghana  GhanaWeb

Nsumankwaafo? believed to have stopped rain during Eswatini King’s Durbar at Manhyia - CediRatesNsumankwaafo? believed to have stopped rain during Eswatini King’s Durbar at Manhyia  CediRates

Eswatini, burdened doubly with HIV and cervical cancer, targets safety for the next generation - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceEswatini, burdened doubly with HIV and cervical cancer, targets safety for the next generation  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Risk of human rights infringement as Eswatini rushes to regulate the ICT sector - Association for Progressive CommunicationsRisk of human rights infringement as Eswatini rushes to regulate the ICT sector  Association for Progressive Communications

King Mswati III champions stronger Ghana-Eswatini trade ties in historic visit - Modern GhanaKing Mswati III champions stronger Ghana-Eswatini trade ties in historic visit  Modern Ghana

''I haven't seen my husband in months!'' Jacob Zuma’s daughter walks out of polygamous marriage with King Mswati over marital struggles - TV47 Digital''I haven't seen my husband in months!'' Jacob Zuma’s daughter walks out of polygamous marriage with King Mswati over marital struggles  TV47 Digital

Human Rights in Swaziland - ACTSAHuman Rights in Swaziland  ACTSA

Enabling the rural poor to overcome poverty in Swaziland - IFADEnabling the rural poor to overcome poverty in Swaziland  IFAD

93% of Eswatini mothers deliver in health facilities, attended by skilled personnel - WHO | Regional Office for Africa93% of Eswatini mothers deliver in health facilities, attended by skilled personnel  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Swaziland name change to eSwatini is now official - africanews.comSwaziland name change to eSwatini is now official  africanews.com

Two years on from Thulani Maseko murder - a reminder to keep Swaziland's struggle for democracy on your agenda - ACTSATwo years on from Thulani Maseko murder - a reminder to keep Swaziland's struggle for democracy on your agenda  ACTSA

Eswatini questions Ireland’s visa ban - VOA AfricaEswatini questions Ireland’s visa ban  VOA Africa

CFA exams coming to Mozambique, Eswatini - news24.comCFA exams coming to Mozambique, Eswatini  news24.com

EU in Eswatini comes through for refugees at Malindza - EEASEU in Eswatini comes through for refugees at Malindza  EEAS

Unleashing the potential of coffee in Eswatini: A catalyst for socio-economic development - Food and Agriculture OrganizationUnleashing the potential of coffee in Eswatini: A catalyst for socio-economic development  Food and Agriculture Organization

Eswatini: government announces election results - africanews.comEswatini: government announces election results  africanews.com

Nomcebo LaZuma reportedly flees ESwatini royal house after months without seeing husband - Bona MagazineNomcebo LaZuma reportedly flees ESwatini royal house after months without seeing husband  Bona Magazine

Eswatini Successfully Completes Second Joint External Evaluation - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaEswatini Successfully Completes Second Joint External Evaluation  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Youth Voices Improve Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Eswatini - UnicefYouth Voices Improve Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Eswatini  Unicef

China-Africa Summit Shines a Spotlight on Eswatini, Taiwan’s Lone Partner in Africa - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineChina-Africa Summit Shines a Spotlight on Eswatini, Taiwan’s Lone Partner in Africa  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Eswatini (Swaziland) - Ministero dell'Ambiente e della Sicurezza energeticaEswatini (Swaziland)  Ministero dell'Ambiente e della Sicurezza energetica

Daughter of South Africa's ex-President Jacob Zuma to wed Eswatini king 'for love' - BBCDaughter of South Africa's ex-President Jacob Zuma to wed Eswatini king 'for love'  BBC

Eswatini takes a bold step forward to establish a strong food safety control system and culture - Food and Agriculture OrganizationEswatini takes a bold step forward to establish a strong food safety control system and culture  Food and Agriculture Organization

A Platform for Growth: Accelerating Eswatini’s Digital Transformation - World Bank BlogsA Platform for Growth: Accelerating Eswatini’s Digital Transformation  World Bank Blogs

EU in Eswatini stands against gender-based violence - EEASEU in Eswatini stands against gender-based violence  EEAS

Eswatini to Launch Inter-ministerial Committee to Mainstream Disability Inclusion - UNESCOEswatini to Launch Inter-ministerial Committee to Mainstream Disability Inclusion  UNESCO

Kingdom of Eswatini - Clinton Health Access InitiativeKingdom of Eswatini  Clinton Health Access Initiative

Eswatini - General DebateEswatini  General Debate

Eswatini’s multi-pronged strategy to prevent cervical cancer saves lives - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaEswatini’s multi-pronged strategy to prevent cervical cancer saves lives  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Daughter of South Africa’s ex-president Zuma to be Eswatini king’s 16th wife - The GuardianDaughter of South Africa’s ex-president Zuma to be Eswatini king’s 16th wife  The Guardian

Eswatini’s Minister of Natural Resources and Energy to Speak at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Amid Critical Mineral and Energy Expansion - ZAWYAEswatini’s Minister of Natural Resources and Energy to Speak at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Amid Critical Mineral and Energy Expansion  ZAWYA

Eswatini stepping up efforts to curb threat from mismanagement of chemicals and waste - UNEP - UN Environment ProgrammeEswatini stepping up efforts to curb threat from mismanagement of chemicals and waste  UNEP - UN Environment Programme

Land and natural resources in Swaziland - IFADLand and natural resources in Swaziland  IFAD

King Mswati III of Eswatini in Ghana for state visit - Ghanaian TimesKing Mswati III of Eswatini in Ghana for state visit  Ghanaian Times

When Nsumankwaafo? stopped the rain at the Eswatini King's durbar at Manhyia on Thursday - Graphic OnlineWhen Nsumankwaafo? stopped the rain at the Eswatini King's durbar at Manhyia on Thursday  Graphic Online

Royal runaway: Zuma’s daughter flees Eswatini palace after just months of marriage - The CitizenRoyal runaway: Zuma’s daughter flees Eswatini palace after just months of marriage  The Citizen

Kingdom of Eswatini Signs its second Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024–2029 - International Atomic Energy AgencyKingdom of Eswatini Signs its second Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024–2029  International Atomic Energy Agency

Swaziland IAP factsheet - IFADSwaziland IAP factsheet  IFAD

Asante, Eswatini cultures converge - Graphic OnlineAsante, Eswatini cultures converge  Graphic Online

Eswatini - Africa ConfidentialEswatini  Africa Confidential

Eswatini: Authorities must quash convictions and sentences of former MPs - Amnesty InternationalEswatini: Authorities must quash convictions and sentences of former MPs  Amnesty International

Ghana and Eswatini commit to stronger inter-parliamentary cooperation - GhanaWebGhana and Eswatini commit to stronger inter-parliamentary cooperation  GhanaWeb

Supporting Eswatini’s drive towards inclusive and resilient economic growth - World Bank BlogsSupporting Eswatini’s drive towards inclusive and resilient economic growth  World Bank Blogs

Eye contact with Eswatini King's wives a taboo - High Commissioner - GhanaWebEye contact with Eswatini King's wives a taboo - High Commissioner  GhanaWeb

World Report 2023: Rights Trends in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2023: Rights Trends in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland)  Human Rights Watch