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The King's Ransom: Swaziland's Suffering Economy Despite a recent increase in revenue, Swaziland's population continues to suffer under a faltering economy and unaccountable government. |
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Allowing Conjugal Visits in Swaziland – A Premature Adjudication?Swaziland looks set to become the first African country to introduce conjugal visits for prisoners, but critics say the policy is misguided. |
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Swaziland: The King's MonopolyKing Mswati III’s control of the telecoms sector mirrors his hold on the country and its economy. |
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An Unlikely Freedom FighterJonas Sekyere recalls his meeting with the imprisoned Swazi activist Maxwell Dlamini. |
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The Week Ahead from Exclusive Analysis: Demonstrations in Swaziland and SudanDemonstrators in Swaziland could face live ammunition, Sudanese opposition march for conflict resolution. |
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Swaziland's Big BossChief Justice Michael Ramodibedi shows no sign of backing down in the face of a disgruntled Judiciary. |
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Protests Rock Swaziland As Police Clamp DownThe Swazi government has taken a hard line with pro-democracy campaigners, but more demonstrations are planned for April 13. |
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King Mswati III Faces Rising ProtestsAfrica's last absolute monarch faces discontent over austerity measures and royal extravagance |
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"Swaziland Cannot Remain an Island of Dictatorship in the Sea of Democracy"King Mswati III, Swaziland's absolute monarch, is facing demonstrations calling for economic and political reform. |
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The Movement for Democratic Change: a Waning StarBlessing-Miles Tendi argues that after losing touch with the popular grievances it once championed, the MDC is now engaging in corruption and violence. |
