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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US sends deported criminals to Eswatini, Africa’s last absolute monarchy - The Indian ExpressUS sends deported criminals to Eswatini, Africa’s last absolute monarchy  The Indian Express

World Bank Report Highlights Digitalization as Key to Eswatini’s Economic Future - TechAfrica NewsWorld Bank Report Highlights Digitalization as Key to Eswatini’s Economic Future  TechAfrica News

Eswatini Builds Dam With Chinese Firm Despite Taiwan Ties - The China-Global South ProjectEswatini Builds Dam With Chinese Firm Despite Taiwan Ties  The China-Global South Project

Questions swell in Eswatini over five men deported from US - The Times of IndiaQuestions swell in Eswatini over five men deported from US  The Times of India

US deports immigrants from several countries to Africa’s Eswatini, calls them ‘uniquely barbaric’ | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesUS deports immigrants from several countries to Africa’s Eswatini, calls them ‘uniquely barbaric’ | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Eswatini opposition attacks US deal as ‘human trafficking disguised as deportation’ - theguardian.comEswatini opposition attacks US deal as ‘human trafficking disguised as deportation’  theguardian.com

Foreign Minister Lin receives Eswatini delegation - Taiwan TodayForeign Minister Lin receives Eswatini delegation  Taiwan Today

Eswatini Economic Update: Digital Transformation Key to Unlocking Growth, Jobs, and Economic Resilience - World BankEswatini Economic Update: Digital Transformation Key to Unlocking Growth, Jobs, and Economic Resilience  World Bank

Eswatini: Trump's Deported Migrants To Stay In Solitary Confinement | Firstpost Africa | N18G - FirstpostEswatini: Trump's Deported Migrants To Stay In Solitary Confinement | Firstpost Africa | N18G  Firstpost

US deports immigrants to African country of Eswatini amid rights concerns - Al JazeeraUS deports immigrants to African country of Eswatini amid rights concerns  Al Jazeera

US President Donald Trump's administration deports five migrants to Eswatini - BBCUS President Donald Trump's administration deports five migrants to Eswatini  BBC

Mozambique: His Majesty King Mswati III of Eswatini visits MozParks’ Beluluane Industrial Park - Club of MozambiqueMozambique: His Majesty King Mswati III of Eswatini visits MozParks’ Beluluane Industrial Park  Club of Mozambique

What to know about the African kingdom of Eswatini, where the US sent 5 deportees - AP NewsWhat to know about the African kingdom of Eswatini, where the US sent 5 deportees  AP News

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

‘Not Trump’s dumping ground’: Outrage over arrival of foreign US deportees in tiny African nation - CNN‘Not Trump’s dumping ground’: Outrage over arrival of foreign US deportees in tiny African nation  CNN

IAEA Support Helps to Expand Contribution of Nuclear Technology to Sustainable Development in Eswatini - IAEAIAEA Support Helps to Expand Contribution of Nuclear Technology to Sustainable Development in Eswatini  IAEA

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

EU presents five vehicles to support Eswatini farmers - EEASEU presents five vehicles to support Eswatini farmers  EEAS

Is Trump using Africa as a ‘dumping ground’ for criminals? - Al JazeeraIs Trump using Africa as a ‘dumping ground’ for criminals?  Al Jazeera

Migrants deported by the US to Eswatini being held in solitary confinement - theguardian.comMigrants deported by the US to Eswatini being held in solitary confinement  theguardian.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’s National Road Safety Strategy sets iRAP targets for safety of roads - iRAP - International Road Assessment ProgrammeEswatini’s National Road Safety Strategy sets iRAP targets for safety of roads  iRAP - International Road Assessment Programme

Eswatini Finalizes Funding Framework for its First Public Radiotherapy Centre - IAEAEswatini Finalizes Funding Framework for its First Public Radiotherapy Centre  IAEA

Lawyer says he's not been allowed to see 5 immigrants deported by the US to a prison in Eswatini - MSNLawyer says he's not been allowed to see 5 immigrants deported by the US to a prison in Eswatini  MSN

African Nation Says It Will Repatriate Migrants Deported by U.S. - The New York TimesAfrican Nation Says It Will Repatriate Migrants Deported by U.S.  The New York Times

Lawyer tackles eSwatini after being blocked from consulting US criminal deportees - africannewsagency.comLawyer tackles eSwatini after being blocked from consulting US criminal deportees  africannewsagency.com

Shock in Eswatini as Trump deports ‘uniquely barbaric’ convicts to the Kingdom - The Africa Report.comShock in Eswatini as Trump deports ‘uniquely barbaric’ convicts to the Kingdom  The Africa Report.com

US sends migrants to Eswatini as it steps up deportation campaign - Financial TimesUS sends migrants to Eswatini as it steps up deportation campaign  Financial Times

Lawyer says he's not been allowed to see 5 immigrants deported by the US to a prison in Eswatini - The IndependentLawyer says he's not been allowed to see 5 immigrants deported by the US to a prison in Eswatini  The Independent

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

HIV and TB Overview: Eswatini - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)HIV and TB Overview: Eswatini  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

Eswatini faces increased public pressure after accepting prisoners deported from US - TRT GlobalEswatini faces increased public pressure after accepting prisoners deported from US  TRT Global

Eswatini: Independent lawyers under increasing threat in a repressive climate - The International Commission of Jurists - ICJEswatini: Independent lawyers under increasing threat in a repressive climate  The International Commission of Jurists - ICJ

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

Eswatini rights groups stage rare protest over ‘illegal aliens’ deported from the US - France 24Eswatini rights groups stage rare protest over ‘illegal aliens’ deported from the US  France 24

US deports migrants to Eswatini, African country with troubling human rights record - theguardian.comUS deports migrants to Eswatini, African country with troubling human rights record  theguardian.com

Men deported by US to Eswatini in Africa will be held in solitary confinement for undetermined time - AP NewsMen deported by US to Eswatini in Africa will be held in solitary confinement for undetermined time  AP News

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

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

Outcry mounts in Eswatini over ‘illegal aliens’ deported from US - RFIOutcry mounts in Eswatini over ‘illegal aliens’ deported from US  RFI

World Food Safety Day 2025: FAO partners with Eswatini to enhance food safety governance - Food and Agriculture OrganizationWorld Food Safety Day 2025: FAO partners with Eswatini to enhance food safety governance  Food and Agriculture Organization

5 men flown to tiny African nation of Eswatini as Supreme Court lifts restriction on random deport destinations - Fortune5 men flown to tiny African nation of Eswatini as Supreme Court lifts restriction on random deport destinations  Fortune

US deports immigrants from Jamaica, Cuba and other countries to the African kingdom of Eswatini - AP NewsUS deports immigrants from Jamaica, Cuba and other countries to the African kingdom of Eswatini  AP News

Ochre communities of practice in Stone Age Eswatini - NatureOchre communities of practice in Stone Age Eswatini  Nature

Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) of Nature-Based Infrastructure in Eswatini - International Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentSustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) of Nature-Based Infrastructure in Eswatini  International Institute for Sustainable Development

Eswatini: In the face of ongoing repression of the legal profession, lawyers raise concerns with UN Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers - The International Commission of Jurists - ICJEswatini: In the face of ongoing repression of the legal profession, lawyers raise concerns with UN Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers  The International Commission of Jurists - ICJ

PSPF rejects civil servants’ inclusion in ENPF Pension Bill :: News - Times of EswatiniPSPF rejects civil servants’ inclusion in ENPF Pension Bill :: News  Times of Eswatini

Eswatini opposition denounces US deal - Taipei TimesEswatini opposition denounces US deal  Taipei Times

US sends more violent criminals and terrorists to Eswatini - News24US sends more violent criminals and terrorists to Eswatini  News24

Trump Administration Resumes Third-Country Deportation Flights - The New York TimesTrump Administration Resumes Third-Country Deportation Flights  The New York Times

Eswatini Takes Bold Step to Combat Lead Poisoning in Vultures - BirdLife InternationalEswatini Takes Bold Step to Combat Lead Poisoning in Vultures  BirdLife International

Trump admin restarts third country deportations with flight to Eswatini - NBC NewsTrump admin restarts third country deportations with flight to Eswatini  NBC News

Eswatini - General DebateEswatini  General Debate

Lawyer says he's not been allowed to see 5 immigrants deported by the US to a prison in Eswatini - Imperial Valley Press OnlineLawyer says he's not been allowed to see 5 immigrants deported by the US to a prison in Eswatini  Imperial Valley Press Online

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

FM Lin leads delegation to Eswatini - Taiwan TodayFM Lin leads delegation to Eswatini  Taiwan Today

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

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

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

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

Lawyer tackles eSwatini after being blocked from consulting US criminal deportees - IOLLawyer tackles eSwatini after being blocked from consulting US criminal deportees  IOL

Deported where? This tiny kingdom is newest landing zone for violent US migrants - USA TodayDeported where? This tiny kingdom is newest landing zone for violent US migrants  USA Today

Eswatini hosts third edition of Kofi Annan Road Safety Award - United Nations Economic Commission for AfricaEswatini hosts third edition of Kofi Annan Road Safety Award  United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

Inside Eswatini: The small African kingdom where US sent five deportees - The IndependentInside Eswatini: The small African kingdom where US sent five deportees  The Independent

EU in Eswatini donates vehicle to small enterprise - EEASEU in Eswatini donates vehicle to small enterprise  EEAS

EU launches skills programme to tackle youth unemployment in Eswatini - EEASEU launches skills programme to tackle youth unemployment in Eswatini  EEAS

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

Foreign minister arrives in Eswatini to celebrate king's birthday - Focus TaiwanForeign minister arrives in Eswatini to celebrate king's birthday  Focus Taiwan

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

Trump administration sends deportees convicted of violent crimes to small African country of Eswatini - CBS NewsTrump administration sends deportees convicted of violent crimes to small African country of Eswatini  CBS News

Student team expands impact with water and bridge projects in Eswatini - Cornell ChronicleStudent team expands impact with water and bridge projects in Eswatini  Cornell Chronicle

5 immigrants deported by the US to Eswatini in Africa are held in solitary confinement - Politico5 immigrants deported by the US to Eswatini in Africa are held in solitary confinement  Politico

HPV Vaccination in Eswatini: A Critical Step Towards Curbing Cervical Cancer - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaHPV Vaccination in Eswatini: A Critical Step Towards Curbing Cervical Cancer  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

From the Caribbean to Southern Africa: Discovering the Unexpected in Eswatini - Instituto de Salud Global de BarcelonaFrom the Caribbean to Southern Africa: Discovering the Unexpected in Eswatini  Instituto de Salud Global de Barcelona

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

PRESS RELEASE: Human Rights Promotion Mission to the Kingdom of Eswatini - African Commission on Human and Peoples' RightsPRESS RELEASE: Human Rights Promotion Mission to the Kingdom of Eswatini  African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights

Questions swell in Eswatini over five men deported from US - El Paso Inc.Questions swell in Eswatini over five men deported from US  El Paso Inc.

Eswatini Leads Charge Against Toxic Waste - UNDPEswatini Leads Charge Against Toxic Waste  UNDP

Eswatini Steps Report 2024 - ReliefWebEswatini Steps Report 2024  ReliefWeb

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

Powering Women Entrepreneurs in Eswatini - UNDPPowering Women Entrepreneurs in Eswatini  UNDP

U.S. President Donald Trump decides to send five dangerous, hardened criminals to eSwatini - Voice of the CapeU.S. President Donald Trump decides to send five dangerous, hardened criminals to eSwatini  Voice of the Cape

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

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

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

Shauwn 'MaMkhize' Mkhize's ambition to own Eswatini's most successful club Mbabane Highlanders FC hits a snag - 'The team hasn't changed its ownership and name' - Goal.comShauwn 'MaMkhize' Mkhize's ambition to own Eswatini's most successful club Mbabane Highlanders FC hits a snag - 'The team hasn't changed its ownership and name'  Goal.com

Hardened US criminals deported to eSwatini 'might end up on Mzansi shores' – Bheki Makhubu - IOLHardened US criminals deported to eSwatini 'might end up on Mzansi shores' – Bheki Makhubu  IOL

Eswatini country profile - BBCEswatini country profile  BBC

The Royal Jew From Swaziland - Aish.comThe Royal Jew From Swaziland  Aish.com

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

Eswatini: Supreme Court decision upholding repressive security laws is a blow to human rights - The International Commission of Jurists - ICJEswatini: Supreme Court decision upholding repressive security laws is a blow to human rights  The International Commission of Jurists - ICJ

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

Swalimo furious as US deports violent criminals to Eswatini - BusinessLIVESwalimo furious as US deports violent criminals to Eswatini  BusinessLIVE

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

Eswatini: “We are loved” clinic celebrates one year - doctorswithoutborders.caEswatini: “We are loved” clinic celebrates one year  doctorswithoutborders.ca

Deported US convicts in eSwatini spark concern over South Africa spillover - Diamond Fields AdvertiserDeported US convicts in eSwatini spark concern over South Africa spillover  Diamond Fields Advertiser

Eswatini opposition leader poisoned in South Africa, party says - theguardian.comEswatini opposition leader poisoned in South Africa, party says  theguardian.com

The Rising Case of Hunger in Eswatini - BORGEN MagazineThe Rising Case of Hunger in Eswatini  BORGEN Magazine

Eswatini Eyes AI for Growth - UNDPEswatini Eyes AI for Growth  UNDP

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