Eswatini is a small, resilient, and culturally rich nation. Its people have endured extraordinary pressure. But on governance, the record is one of systemic failure: captured…

Two "political prisoners" were granted bail in Swaziland on Tuesday after being detained on terrorism charges for more than a year.

The leader of a banned Swaziland political movement was released on Monday after a court acquitted him of terrorism charges, his family said.

Swaziland opposition leader Mario Masuku was charged on Monday with terrorism and remanded in police custody, court officials said.

The legitimacy of Friday’s election is viewed with suspicion by a growing number of citizens.

Swaziland, Africa’s last absolute monarchy, faced protests on Thursday on the eve of much-criticised elections.

Mediation between the Swazi government and labour movements and opposition parties is due to start within weeks.