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updated: Sat Jun 28, 2008 04:26 am

Swaziland News

News on Swaziland continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.

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Tsvangirai says AU must lead Zimbabwe transition

Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai called on Wednesday for the African Union, backed by the United Nations, to lead a transition in Zimbabwe following disputed elections and a wave of political violence.

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Thu Jun 26, 2008

AllAfrica.com

Zimbabwe: SADC Committee Calls for Poll Postponment

Zimbabwe's presidential run-off election scheduled for 27 June should be called off, regional leaders meeting in Swaziland said on Wednesday "If the election were to be held under present circumstances, it ...

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Wed Jun 25, 2008

Pretoria News

Mbeki can still attend

The "doors are still open" for President Thabo Mbeki to attend Wednesday's emergency Southern African Development Community defence and security troika meeting on Zimbabwe, a spokesperson for the government of ...

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Fri Jun 20, 2008

Boxoffice

Without the King

The kingdom of Swaziland, which is near the southern tip of Africa, is the subject of documentarian Michael Skolnik's powerful and enlightening film Without the King .

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Tue Jun 17, 2008

TravelLady Magazine

Swaziland, the Hidden Kingdom

Most people have never heard of Swaziland. If they have they either don't know where it is or think that is part of South Africa.

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Thu Jun 12, 2008

Mail & Guardian

Swazi king summons citizens for national indaba

Swaziland's King Mswati III summoned his subjects to the country's traditional capital for a national meeting on Tuesday, amid speculation he was to dissolve Parliament ahead of a national election.

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Tue Jun 10, 2008

M2.com

Secretary-General Congratulates Commission On Hiv/Aids, Governance In ...

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's remarks on the presentation of the report by the Commission on HIV/AIDS and Governance in Africa, in New York, today: Let me thank first of all former ...

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Wed Jun 04, 2008

The Independent

The Big Question: As Nepal becomes a republic, are there many absolute monarchs left?

Nepal's King Gyanedra is the world's last Hindu monarch enlarge Why are we asking this now? Because after 240 years of rule, Nepal has abolished its monarchy the last Hindu monarchy in the world.

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Mon Jun 02, 2008

Happy News

Operation Smile Conducts Inaugural Swaziland Medical Mission

Operation Smile South Africa conducted a successful inaugural medical mission to The Kingdom of Swaziland from March 25 - 30, 2008.

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Sat May 31, 2008

SF Sentinel

Forbes Ranks 20 Hottest Royals

They're young, fabulously wealthy and have blue blood coursing through their veins.

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Thu May 29, 2008

Independent Online

Swazi minister faces graft probe

A cabinet minister is one of 30 Swaziland businessmen who are to be investigated by the country's main anti-corruption unit over how they amassed their fortunes, the government said on Thursday.

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Wed May 28, 2008

Manila Bulletin

King of Swaziland begins 2-day state visit today

By GENALYN D. KABILING President Arroyo will meet today King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Swaziland at the start of his two-day state visit to explore cooperation in trade, higher education, and other bilateral ...

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Mon May 26, 2008

Xinhuanet

Philippines, Swaziland to enhance trade, cultural exchanges

Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Monday met King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Swaziland at the Presidential Palace in Manila to strengthen cooperation in trade, science and technology and ...

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Sat May 24, 2008

Manila Bulletin

Opinion & Editorial

A LANDLOCKED country in Southern Africa, the Kingdom of Swaziland is named after the Bantu-speaking Swazi people.

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Thu May 22, 2008

CeBu CeBoom CeBlog

African king in Cebu today

HIS Majesty, King Mswati III of Swaziland, will arrive in Cebu at 3 p.m. today for a three-day vacation before going to Bohol and Manila.

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Thu May 15, 2008

Leader Free Press

'Without the King': The Misadventures of Mswati in Swaziland

King Mswati III is a benevolent despot ruling the tiny African nation of Swaziland with a velvet-gloved iron fist. via Leader Free Press

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Sun May 04, 2008

MBendi

Partnership between World Bank and Kingdom of Swaziland receives boost

“The launch today of the DIC is another indication of our growing partnership with the Swazi government and people.”

The growing partnership between the World Bank and the southern African Kingdom of Swaziland received a significant boost on April 8 with the launch of the Swaziland Development Information Center . via MBendi

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Fri May 02, 2008

SW Radio Africa

Reporters Without Borders "predators of press freedom"

The predators of press freedom Reporters Without Borders is today issuing an updated of list of its "predators of press freedom" for World Press Freedom Day. via SW Radio Africa

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Wed Apr 30, 2008

New York Times

Movie Review | 'Without the King': An Extravagant Ruler of a Modest Kingdom

In Swaziland, one of Africa's smallest countries and its sole remaining absolute monarchy, the prevalence of AIDS and starvation ensures an average life expectancy of 31 years. via New York Times

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Mon Apr 28, 2008

Variety

Without the King

A First Run Features release of a Red Envelope Entertainment presentation in association with Soze Prods. via Variety

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