Manzini
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Eswatini army brutalises students boycotting exams
Soldiers assaulted students of William Pitcher College in Manzini city who were protesting not being refunded fees paid for hostel facilities that were not used during lockdown
Eswatini cop says ‘not in my name’
A police officer has fled the country after making allegations of human rights abuses
Pro-democracy politicians forced into hiding in Eswatini
King Mswati summons the nation to dialogue but avoids democratic engagement as death toll rises
Blood on the streets in Eswatini: The stories of those who have lost their lives
For weeks protests in eSwatini have raged, and dozens of people have been killed. But what is life like for those demanding democracy in the monarchy?
Swazi activists in court on explosives charges
Swaziland on Tuesday opposed bail for two activists arrested in pro-democracy protests this month on charges of illegal possession of explosives.
SA appeals for calm in Swaziland
The SA government appealed for calm in Swaziland where anti-government protests have been called off after a brutal police crackdown.
Swazi police storm union offices
An "army of policemen" invaded Swaziland’s teachers’ union offices after laying siege to the building with armoured vehicles and a water cannon.
Swazi protests scuppered after brutal crackdown
Swaziland’s unions called off their planned second day of anti-government protests after government security forces arrested most of their leadership.
Swazi police crush pro-democracy protests
Police in Swaziland cracked down on pro-democracy protests on Tuesday — detaining union leaders, beating protesters and threatening journalists.
Despite sewage progress, Swazis still use septic tanks
Located on the outskirts of Swaziland’s commercial hub, the state-of-the-art Manzini Waste Treatment Centre was built to end the city’s sewage disposal problems. A World Bank…
Violence mars Swaziland strike
A strike of thousands of public sector workers that brought Swaziland’s second city to a standstill was marred by violence on Wednesday. Police spokesperson Vusi Masuku said at…
Ascot meets Africa at Mswati’s party
Africa’s last absolute monarch, King Mswati III of Swaziland, celebrated his 37th birthday on Tuesday with a R10,5-million bash amid criticism that his extravagance was bleeding…
Poor turnout for Swaziland strike
About 300 people took part on Wednesday in a second day of protest in Swaziland, heeding a call by trade unions pushing for democratic reforms in Africa’s last absolute monarchy.…
Public ignore call to strike in Swaziland
Nationwide mass action sponsored by Swaziland’s labour organisations to protest against government policies did not achieve its goal of shutting down the country completely