Defying the ban on demonstrations amid a wave of protests against King Mswati’s rule, residents have held demonstrations – and security forces have responded with violence
Swaziland’s King Mswati III has closed a forum where his subjects called for democratic reforms, promising "expert" reviews but making no commitments.
<b>Louise Redvers</b> reports that ordinary people are losing patience because of the worsening economic crisis — but the king has no answers.
Swazi unions plan to strike over impending salary cuts and government’s resistance to democratic reforms.
Leaked videos obtained by the <i>M&G</i> show peaceful gatherings of Swazis, which contrasts with hints of the harsh police response that ensued.
Swazi police have arrested Cosatu’s deputy president Zingiswa Losi after breaking up a pro-democracy march in Manzini with rubber bullets and teargas.
Zimbabwean and Swaziland activists have slammed the failure of the SADC summit to act on political crises threatening their countries.
Two leaders of the pro-democracy protests in Swaziland will stay in jail for now after the judge, who lives near one of the men, recused himself.
Swazi democracy campaigners have called off their planned boycott of the Bushfire Festival, due to take place at the end of this month.
Swaziland opposed bail for two activists arrested in pro-democracy protests this month on charges of illegal possession of explosives.
Evidence hidden in M&G photographer Lisa Skinner’s bra escaped police bullies.
Swaziland’s pro-democracy activists are still buoyant despite a crackdown on them by police.
The Swazi government’s heavy-handed reaction to this week’s protest marches could lead to international trade sanctions.
Comparisons with apartheid signals the party’s support for Swaziland’s monarchy is waning.
The SA government appealed for calm in Swaziland where anti-government protests have been called off after a brutal police crackdown.
The ANC called on Swaziland to unban political parties and release activists, as union leaders there called off protests amid a countrywide crackdown.
Swaziland’s pro-democracy campaigners are urging determination in the face of police who used violence to put down demonstrations this week.
Swazi police fired tear gas to disperse activists who held anti-government protests for a second day on Wednesday, despite a call to stop the action.
Swazi police fired tear gas and water cannons, beat protesters with batons and made scores of arrests on Tuesday to stop a banned pro-democracy march.
