Mario Masuku
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Forty years of Mswati rule offer zilch to celebrate
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…
Court frees jailed Swazi activists
Two "political prisoners" were granted bail in Swaziland on Tuesday after being detained on terrorism charges for more than a year.
Swazi chief acquitted of terrorism charges, claims family
The leader of a banned Swaziland political movement was released on Monday after a court acquitted him of terrorism charges, his family said.
Swazi opposition leader charged with terrorism
Swaziland opposition leader Mario Masuku was charged on Monday with terrorism and remanded in police custody, court officials said.
Swaziland’s political farce
The legitimacy of Friday’s election is viewed with suspicion by a growing number of citizens.
‘No elections, just selections’
Swaziland, Africa’s last absolute monarchy, faced protests on Thursday on the eve of much-criticised elections.
Swazi mediation on the cards
Mediation between the Swazi government and labour movements and opposition parties is due to start within weeks.