France 24: Africa’s last absolute monarch faces push for democracy as unrest rocks Eswatini
The landlocked and impoverished kingdom of Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, has been rocked by days of violent clashes between security forces and demonstrators calling for democratic reforms. Amid the mounting unrest, the government has denied reports that King Mswati III fled the violence to neighbouring South Africa.
Has Africa’s last absolute monarch gone into hiding?
Mswati III, Eswatini’s longtime ruler known for his extravagant lifestyle, is facing some of the biggest protests of his 35-year reign – but his whereabouts are in dispute. His opponents claim the king slipped out of the country on board his private jet on Monday as protests took a violent turn. Their claims have not been verified, but the swirling rumours have prompted Eswatini officials to issue a statement denying the “false media reports” and appealing for calm.
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More News On The Unrest In The African State Of Eswatini
Pro-democracy protests continue to rock Eswatini kingdom -- AP
Africa’s Last Absolute Monarchy Convulsed by Mass Protests -- NYTimes
Dozens believed killed in crackdown in Africa’s last absolute monarchy -- Financial Times
eSwatini army called in to curb looting at anti-king riots -- Reuters
As tension prevails, relatives mourn Eswatini crackdown victims -- Al Jazeera
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