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Questions swell in Eswatini over deportation of Jamaican, four others from US
A photo of the Jamaican deported to Eswatini Monday (Phhoto: TriciaOhio X Formerly Twitter) MBABANE, Eswatini (AFP) — In the small African kingdom of Eswatini, the arrival of five men, including a Jamaican, deported from the United States (US)...
World Bank to launch Eswatini Economic Update(EEU) report, Information Minister Savannah Maziya to address digital transformation event.
By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Savannah Maziya, the Minister of Information, Communications and Technology(ICT) is highly expected to address the official launch of the World Bank Eswatini Economic Update(EEU) report. According to an email sent to editor...

Amnesty International designates arbitrarily detained Eswatini MPs as prisoners of conscience
28 july 2025 - 07:35:18 MA 190 Views Panafrican News Agency Johannesburg, South Africa (PANA) - Four years since they were imprisoned solely for peacefully exercising their rights to freedom of expression, association, and political participation,...

Outcry mounts in Eswatini over ‘illegal aliens’ deported from US
The arrival in Eswatini of five "criminal illegal aliens" deported from the US under Washington's tough anti-immigrant measures has sparked a rare wave of public dissent in the small African kingdom. Rights groups and the main opposition party are...

Questions swell in Eswatini over five men deported from US
In the small African kingdom of Eswatini, the arrival of five men deported from the United States under Washington's aggressive anti-immigrant measures has sparked a rare wave of public dissent. The five, nationals of Vietnam, Laos, Yemen, Cuba...
King Mswati says late former Deputy Prime Minister(DPM) Constance Simelane was a committed and trustworthy woman, represented by Shiselweni Administrator Themba Masuku during State funeral.
By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:King Mswati says the late former Deputy Prime Minister(DPM) Constance Simelane was a committed and trustworthy woman loyal to the country. The King was speaking through his representative ex-DPM now Shiselweni Regional...

Amnesty International declares Eswatini MPs ‘prisoners of conscience’ amid deepening crackdown on dissent
Four years after their arrest for peacefully advocating for political reform, Members of the Eswatini Parliament, Bacede Mabuza and Mthandeni Dube, have been declared ‘prisoners of conscience’ by Amnesty International. Friday’s designation...
World AFP Questions swell in Eswatini over five men deported from US
In the small African kingdom of Eswatini, the arrival of five men deported from the United States under Washington's aggressive anti-immigrant measures has sparked a rare wave of public dissent. The five, nationals of Vietnam, Laos, Yemen, Cuba...

Aggressive measures: Questions swell in Eswatini over five men deported from US
In the small African kingdom of Eswatini, the arrival of five men deported from the United States under Washington's aggressive anti-immigrant measures has sparked a rare wave of public dissent. The five, nationals of Vietnam, Laos, Yemen, Cuba...

Questions swell in Eswatini over five men deported from US
Eswatini faces public dissent after accepting five deportees from the US, labeled as 'criminal illegal aliens.' The US military transported individuals from Vietnam, Laos, Yemen, Cuba, and Jamaica to Eswatini, sparking outrage over transparency...
Critics label Eswatini a dumping ground as US ships more very dangerous criminals
Critics label Eswatini a dumping ground as US ships more very dangerous criminals Eswatini is preparing to receive over 150 terrorism suspects from the United States under a recently finalized agreement, in addition to the five notorious US...

The five men deported from the United States were flown into Eswatini's administrative capital of Mbabane in mid-July aboard a US military plane

UN HLPF 2025: GEEP, NYU Launch Global Ideation Lab To Explore New Prospects In International Cooperation And Government Innovation
H.E. Abdulla Lootah: The UAE's knowledge-sharing approach is comprehensive. It leverages contributions across sectors, both locally and globally, while providing an environment for the creation of innovative ideas and impactful development...

The five men deported from the United States were flown into Eswatini's administrative capital of Mbabane in mid-July aboard a US military plane
Key Biscayne, FL (33149) Today Some sun this morning with increasing clouds this afternoon. High 87F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph.. Tonight Considerable cloudiness. Low 81F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph. Updated: July 27, 2025 @ 6:47 am

Military's best fighters grapple for supremacy at Inter Services Martial Arts Championships
The UK Armed Forces' top fighters have gathered in Portsmouth for the 2025 Inter Services Martial Arts Championships, with titles up for grabs in Taekwondo, Karate, Weapons Kata and Kendo. These championships included two different forms of...

Eswatini: Amnesty International designates arbitrarily detained MPs as prisoners of conscience
Four years since they were imprisoned solely for peacefully exercising their rights to freedom of expression, association, and political participation, Amnesty International today designated Eswatini Members of Parliament Bacede Mabuza and...
Outrage erupts over U. S. deportation of violent criminals to eSwatini
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration’s decision to send five dangerous hardened criminals to eSwatini (formerly Swaziland) has sparked outrage in the neighbouring country and fears that they may end up in South Africa. The Trump...
REVEALED:Taiwan Ambassador Jeremy Liang linked to Kareem Ashraff in corruption oriented R5.2billion Strategic Oil Reserve, Swazipharm Director allegedly assisted in lobbying MPs to approve project.
By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:An independent investigation conducted by this Swaziland News has covered that, SwaziPharm Director Kareem Ashraff, the powerful and politically connected businessman who stands accused of looting billions within...

Harare drug kingpin convicted over 175kg of cannabis
Notorious drug trafficker Ali Allan Mamudu (55), who was found in possession of a trailer-load of 175kg of mbanje smuggled from Eswatini and headed for Malawi via Zimbabwe, has been convicted and is awaiting sentencing, which has now been set for...
OPINION:Let’s have a new factory to manufacture emahiya and other siSwati products Mr Commerce Minister, traditional attire must be affordable to emaSwati.
By Zweli Martin Dlamini Commerce, Industry and Trade Minister Mancoba Khumalo must consider securing investors to assist in establishing a factory that will manufacture emahiya and further support the women vendors manufacturing emagcebesha....