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OPINION:Why King Mswati spends millions on international trips with his children while emaSwati die in public hospitals amid shortage of drugs?.
By Zweli Martin Dlamini King Mswati has once again showed emaSwati a middle finger, he took an international trip to Ghana with his children and, the trip comes at a huge cost for the country struggling with a health crisis. As usual, the King’s...

2025 Africa Seniors Beach Volleyball championship opens in Morocco
Accra, June 26, GNA – Over 25 countries have gathered at Martil, Morocco for the 2025 Africa Seniors Beach Volleyball Championships. The Championships, which is scheduled for June 23-30, is serving as the qualifiers for the 2025 World Cup in...

King of Eswatini pushes for strong collaboration between political and traditional leadership for sustained development
The King of Eswatini, King Mswati III, has admonished political leaders to leverage on the peaceful co-existence with the chieftaincy institution to develop the country. To him, the lifetime tenure of the chiefs should aid continuity in...

President Mahama holds bilateral meeting with King Mswati of Eswatini
By Iddi Yire Accra, June 24, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday held a bilateral meeting with visiting King Mswati III, Ingwenyama of the Kingdom of Eswatini at the Presidency in Accra. The King, who is on a four-day state visit to...

Mahama holds bilateral meeting with King Mswati of Eswatini
President John Mahama with King Mswati III (left). President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday held a bilateral meeting with visiting King Mswati III, Ingwenyama of the Kingdom of Eswatini at the Presidency in Accra. The King, who is on a four-day...
Ghana Hosts Eswatini’s King Mswati III to Strengthen Diplomatic, Cultural Ties
King Mswati III of Eswatini began a four-day state visit to Ghana on Tuesday, 24 June, with high-level talks in Accra and a ceremonial welcome in the Ashanti Region, as the two nations move to deepen diplomatic and cultural cooperation. The visit,...

Ghana, Eswatini sign MoU to deepen cooperation
Ghana and the Eswatini have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a Joint Commission for Cooperation. The move aims to strengthen the bilateral relations between the two nations. The Joint Commission for Cooperation will serve as...

King Mswati III leader of the Kingdom of Eswatini in Ghana
King Mswati III, the Leader of the Kingdom of Eswatini, has arrived in Ghana for a four-day state visit. The Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, warmly received the monarch of the southern African landlocked country, at the Kotoka International Airport...

LIVESTREAMED: King of Eswatini arrives in Ghana
The King of Eswatini, Mswati III, has arrived in Ghana ahead of his historic meeting with the King of Asanteman, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. King Mswati III is expected to be received first by the President of Ghana, John...

America’s most unwanted and the urgent cable that reveals where Trump wants them to go
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size United States diplomats in several overseas missions received an urgent cable from Washington...

How Secure Are Taiwan’s Remaining Diplomatic Partnerships?
In the intricate landscape of global diplomacy, shaped by the shifts in Donald Trump’s foreign policy and ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, an intense struggle persists over the diplomatic recognition of Taiwan – formally known as...

Eswatini in shock as king Mswati’s health deteriorates
In a shocking revelation, sources close to the Royal Family in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) have confirmed that King Mswati III’s health has taken a significant turn for the worse. According to insiders, the monarch has been admitted to his...

Eswatini government determined to ban single-use plastic despite push back by pro-plastic lobbyists
Despite the Eswatini parliament’s suspension of the legislation banning single-use plastics for another seven years, the country’s Prime Minister Russell Dlamini has assured the recent Third United Nations Oceans Conference (UNOC3) that the...

Here Are The Countries With The Highest Rabies Risk As Doctors Warn UK Holidaymakers
Plane window Speaking on This Morning, Dr Zoe Williams recently advised holiday makers to “check which countries you’re at risk for rabies.” Whether you’ll be going for a long period of time, expecting to work with animals, or hoping to try some...

President Mahama to host King Mswati III of Eswatini on hist...
President John Dramani Mahama will welcome His Majesty King Mswati III, Ingwenyama of the Kingdom of Eswatini, to Ghana next week for a four-day state visit aimed at deepening diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between the two nations. A...

Which countries have rabies? How to avoid disease after woman dies following Morocco holiday
Rabies can be fatal if it is not treated immediately (Picture: Getty Images) A British woman has died of rabies after she was ‘scratched’ by a puppy while on holiday in Morocco. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had what has been...
Ex-Swazi Observer Business editor Mancoba Makhubu travels to the United States(US) for leadership training under Mandela Washington Fellow program.
By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:Manqoba Makhubu, the former Swazi Observer Business editor has travelled to the United States(US) for leadership training under the Mandela Washington Fellows program. This was announced by the United States Embassy...

Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council announces clean-up exercise ahead of visit by King of Eswatini
The Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (ARCC), under the leadership of the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has announced a clean-up exercise across all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies. This exercise, scheduled...

Full list of the countries where rabies is 'high risk' after UK tourist dies
A woman has tragically died in the UK after becoming infected with rabies in Morocco. She is said to have contracted the fatal viral disease while coming into contact with a stray dog during a visit to Morocco, the UK Health and Security Agency...

All 9 countries on the UK Foreign Office ‘no go’ travel list
There are many reasons the FCDO may advise against travel (Picture: Getty Images) The holiday checklist goes something like this: think about your budget, Google the weather, and check that your passport and travel insurance are in date. But it’s...