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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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 .
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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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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.
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 ...
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 ...
A LANDLOCKED country in Southern Africa, the Kingdom of Swaziland is named after the Bantu-speaking Swazi people.
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.
'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
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
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
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
A First Run Features release of a Red Envelope Entertainment presentation in association with Soze Prods. via Variety