[East African] The eSwatini government on Friday defended a crackdown on pro-democracy protesters even as acting Prime Minister Themba Masuku denied reports of deaths from the brutal force.

[ISS] The insurgency in northern Mozambique should have taught Southern Africa the obvious lesson that it's safer, cheaper and more effective to resolve conflicts before they explode. Having largely neglected Cabo Delgado crisis for several years, th...

[Swazi Media] As many as 19 people have reportedly been killed during the prodemocracy protests in Swaziland (eSwatini).

[Nation] At least eight people were killed on Wednesday as police cracked down on pro-democracy protesters in Eswatini, activist lobbies tracking unrest in the country say.

[Nation] The eSwatini government's strict Covid-19 restrictions have been dismissed as a ploy to crush dissenting voices following several days of unrest.

[HRW] Johannesburg -- Security Forces Should Safeguard Citizens Against Violence

[SALC] SALC is concerned by the recent developments in Eswatini. The Kingdom of Eswatini has seen a wave of protests over the past month.

[Swazi Media] A curfew has been imposed across Swaziland (eSwatini) as pro-democracy protests intensify and unconfirmed reports say absolute monarch King Mswati III has fled the kingdom.

[Swazi Media] King Mswati III, the absolute monarch of Swaziland (eSwatini), fled the kingdom after prodemocracy campaigners defied his order to stop protest marches, according to unconfirmed reports.

[Daily Maverick] The SADC region needs to stand with the people of Eswatini and support their struggle. A profound sense of solidarity is needed in the region. The country must advocate non-violence and peaceful dialogue, and only SADC leaders can do...

[Daily Maverick] On Tuesday the rioting spread to the capital, Mbabane, where journalists said residents were fleeing the city, causing traffic jams.

[Nation] The eSwatini government on Tuesday dismissed reports that King Mswati III had fled the country following the violent, pro-democracy protests that escalated on Monday.

[Swazi Media] The United States Embassy in Swaziland (eSwatini) is to stay closed on Wednesday (30 June 2021) in reaction to the civil unrest sweeping the kingdom and a curfew imposed by the Swazi Government.

[RFI] The eSwatini government has denied that King Mswati III fled the country, issuing a statement saying: "He continues to lead in working with the government," after earlier reports that the monarch had fled the country due to protests.

[Swazi Media] Pro-democracy protests continued across Swaziland (eSwatini) despite a ban on marching imposed by the kingdom's absolute monarch.

[Swazi Media] King Mwati III, the absolute monarch in Swaziland (eSwatini), has banned public pro-democracy demonstrations in the kingdom.

[Swazi Media] Pro-democracy protests have been taking place across Swaziland (eSwatini), especially in rural areas, as a campaign steps up to allow people to elect their own prime minister, among other sweeping changes.

[Swazi Media] Media freedom in Swaziland (eSwatini) is getting worse and a regional campaign group is calling on absolute monarch King Mswati III to respect human rights.

[Swazi Media] As Swaziland (eSwatini) faces months without adequate numbers of coronavirus vaccines, and with a third wave of the pandemic feared, Acting Swazi Prime Minister Themba Masuku announced further restrictions to everyday life.

[Swazi Media] In an unprecedented move King Mswati III, the absolute ruler of Swaziland (eSwatini), and his government are taking a Swazi newspaper to court in South Africa to stop it publishing articles critical of the king.

[Swazi Media] Five students appeared in court in Swaziland (eSwatini) following anti-police protests that turned violent.

[Swazi Media] A student was reportedly shot in the eye at point blank range by police in Swaziland during a protest.