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Eswatini youth: ‘Nothing to lose’
More than 100 young protesters were killed by the police, sparking outrage against the king
Holomisa wants to speak to Rhema congregation
United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa has written to the Rhema Church requesting to address its congregation.
Swazi opposition slams vote as ‘window-dressing’
Observers monitoring elections in Swaziland expressed concerns on Friday over the exclusion of political parties in Africa’s last absolute monarchy.
Swaziland: ‘Even Zim elections were better’
Swaziland’s banned political groups on Friday condemned the kingdom’s political system as Africa’s last absolute monarchy went to the poll.
‘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.