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Eswatini reaffirms support for Morocco’s sovereignty and autonomy plan
The Kingdom of Eswatini has reaffirmed its firm support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara and endorsed the autonomy plan as the “only credible, serious, and realistic solution” to the regional dispute. Eswatini’s Minister of Foreign...
Eswatini National Sentenced for R936,000 Dagga Bust in Carolina
The Carolina Magistrate’s Court has found Mpendulo Raymond Vilakati, a 32-year-old man from the Kingdom of Eswatini, guilty of dealing in dagga. He was sentenced on Wednesday, 29 October 2025. Vilakati was handed a fine of R50,000.00, which he...
Human Rights Watch condemns 'lack of accountability' for killings in eSwatini
JOHANNESBURG - Human Rights Watch is condemning the lack of accountability for the killings in Eswatini during the June 2021 pro-democracy protest. The advocacy group says over four years ago, the eSwatini security forces indiscriminately shot and...
Eswatini Foreign Minister Pholile Dlamini-Shakantu and Morocco Minister co-chair inaugural session of Joint Commission for Cooperation, strengthening bilateral relations.
By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:The Kingdom of Eswatini and the Kingdom of Morocco convened for the inaugural session of the Joint Commission for Cooperation, marking a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral relations between the two Nations,...
Eswatini: No Justice for June 2021 Security Force Violence
No member of the Eswatini security forces has been held accountable for deploying tasers, teargas, rubber bullets, and live ammunition against participants and passers-by in the June 2021 pro-democracy protests. Over four years have passed since...
Eswatini Reiterates Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara
Rabat – Eswatini reaffirmed today its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its southern provinces in Western Sahara. Eswatini’s Foreign Affairs Minister Pholile Dlamini Shakantu re-convyed her country’s position during...
Eswatini reaffirms its support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara
HESPRESS English – Morocco News With MAPWednesday 29 October 2025 - 17:26 The Kingdom of Eswatini reaffirmed on Wednesday in Rabat its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity, for the Kingdom’s sovereignty over its Sahara, and for the autonomy...
“No justice for dozens of innocent civilians killed during political unrest”, Human Rights Watch releases report on eSwatini human rights violations.
By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Human Rights Watch, an international human rights organization has released a report, highlighting the ongoing human rights violations in the Kingdom of eSwatini. The report released on Thursday(30th October 2025),...
Kingdom of Eswatini Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty over Its Sahara and Autonomy Plan as the ‘Only Credible, Serious & Realistic Solution’ to Regional Dispute
The Kingdom of Eswatini reaffirmed on Wednesday in Rabat its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity, for the Kingdom’s sovereignty over its Sahara, and for the autonomy plan as the “only credible, serious, and realistic solution” to the...
Kingdom of Eswatini Reaffirms Its Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty over Its Sahara and for Autonomy Plan as the ‘Only Credible, Serious & Realistic Solution’ to Regional Dispute
The Kingdom of Eswatini reaffirmed on Wednesday in Rabat its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity, for the Kingdom’s sovereignty over its Sahara, and for the autonomy plan as the “only credible, serious, and realistic solution” to the...
Alleged gunmen in AKA murder case drop extradition appeal from Eswatini
The two alleged gunmen in the daring murder of award-winning South African rapper Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and his friend Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane are expected to return to SA after they abandoned the appeal against extradition. The two friends were...
AKA murder case: New legal twist as Ndimande brothers abandon court fight in Eswatini
Two of the men arrested in connection with the killing of AKA and his friend Tibz have abandoned the appeal against their extradition The move comes after Acting DPP Lomvula Hlophe filed new evidence to support South Africa's extradition request...
R7.6million World Bank funded Cancer Screening Trucks to bring services closer to the people, Health Minister Mduduzi Matsebula says initiative to strengthen eSwatini’s battle against cancer.
By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Mduduzi Matsebula, the Minister of Health says the R7.6million Cancer Screening Trucks purchased through a loan sourced from the World Bank will strengthen eSwatini’s battle against cancer, Government online platforms...
Eswatini runs solar-plus-battery minigrid tender
The energy regulatory authority of Eswatini is searching for a project developer to deliver a solar-plus-battery minigrid facility. The deadline for applications is Dec. 3. October 28, 2025 Patrick Jowett Image: Aboodi Vesakaran, Unsplash The...
Eswatini among first countries receiving HIV prevention injection, CANGO Executive Director Thembinkhosi Dlamini says program supported by Global Fund.
By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Thembinkhosi Dlamini,the Executive Director of the Coordinating Assembly of Non-Governmental Organizations(CANGO) has confirmed that, eSwatini is among the first countries receiving global support to implement the anti-HIV...
World Bank assists eSwatini with a R7.6million loan to purchase Cancer Screening Trucks amid collapsing health system.
By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:The World Bank has once again rescued eSwatini with a R7.6million loan to purchase three(3) Cancer Screening Trucks amid collapsing health system in the Southern African tiny Kingdom. The trucks were officially launched by...
Mark Bettle: Generosity connects Hampton, Eswatini communities
Breadcrumb Trail Links Kings County Record Life Saint John & South Salon Fundukuwela High School students. SUBMITTED A few nights ago, I had the privilege of offering a toast at a celebration marking the completion of the Hampton Summit Centre’s...
Eswatini National Nutrition Council(ENNC) collaborates with Tzu Chi Foundation for Lobamba Outreach Campaign.
By Bongiwe Dlamini LOBAMBA:The Ministry of Health through the Eswatini National Nutrition Council(ENNC) collaborated with the Tzu Chi Foundation during an outreach campaign held in Lobamba, Government online platforms reported. The campaign...
Eswatini secures R460.5million World Bank funding to improve education sector, Education Minister Owen Nxumalo applauds continued support.
By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Owen Nxumalo, the Minister of Education and Training has applauded the World Bank for continued support after the international financial institution pumped-in R460.5million funding for the education. The funding announced...
Eswatini Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini congratulates Lesotho King Letsie who received the Global Water-maker Award.
By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has congratulated Lesotho King Letsie on his Global Water-maker Award, Government online platforms reported. The eSwatini Prime Minister was speaking during the National Celebration...