Namibian President Hage Geingob, head of SADC's Defence and Security Organ warned against the escalation of tensions in Africa's last absolute monarchy

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The southern African Kingdom of Eswatini has been gripped by pro-democracy demonstrations in recent months.
But the government of the former Swaziland - the continent's last absolute monarchy - says there can be no dialogue until the unrest stops.
Al Jazeera's Natasha Ghoneim has more from the capital, Mbabane.

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The Swaziland Solidarity Network is accusing King Mswati the third of killing renowned human rights lawyer and activist Thulani Maseko. Maseko was shot dead at his home in Luyengo, south of Mbabane in the Kingdom of Eswatini on Saturday night. He was also the chairperson of the pro-democracy Multi-Stakeholder Forum. Meanwhile, the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini has expressed condolences to the family of the human rights lawyer.

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Swaziland Journalist Zweli Dlamini has been accused of terrorism by the eSwatini monarchy. The events date back to 2021 when the monarchy was shaken by pro-democracy protests where dozens of civilians were killed. The Eswatini government accused Dlamini's publication of supporting the Swaziland International Solidarity Forces during the protests. They have now asked the Mpumalanga High Court to intervene.

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Pro-democracy groupings in the kingdom of Eswatini have boycotted the national dialogue called by King Mswati the third. The national dialogue - Sibaya - was called following weeks of civil unrest in the kingdom. Instead, the groups organised a march in Manzini. They are demanding political reforms among others. Security forces swiftly dispersed the protesters.

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So SADC is scrambling to deal with the crisis unfolding in eSwatini. Do the critics of the king feel that they will have a voice in the region?

To discuss this, we're joined by a member of parliament from the Siphofaneni party in eSwatini, Mduduzi Simelane.

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Eswatini's government on Monday hailed the "free and fair" election of 51 male and 8 female MPs to the lower house of parliament.



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The two members of Parliament arrested in Eswatini, say they want free and fair elections by 2023. Bacede Mabuza and Mthandenbi Dube were arrested on Sunday. They are facing charges of terrorism and contravention of the COVID-19 regulations. They are two of the three MPs who have been calling for democratic reform in that country. Eswatini is the only absolute monarchy in Africa.

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In the midst of ongoing political developments in Eswatini, the citizens of the kingdom, known as Emaswati, are advocating for the appointment of a strong and resolute Prime Minister. This call for leadership change is seen as a response to the desire for political reform and a more inclusive government in Eswatini.

Emaswati are seeking a Prime Minister who will actively address the concerns and aspirations of the people, promote transparency, and work towards a more representative political system.

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The people of eSwatini go to the polls today to elect a new parliament.
Political parties are banned from the election in the former Swaziland, which is ruled by one of the world' s last absolute monarchs, King Mswati the third.
Without warning or consultation, he changed the country's name from Swaziland to eSwatini earlier this year.
Winners from the 59 constituency ballots will take their seats in parliament, along with 10 lawmakers that the king appoints directly.
He also appoints the prime minister and cabinet, and is constitutionally above the law.
To gauge the mood of the people, we cross now to Siphephile Kunene in Mbabane.

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This year marks 55 years since Eswatini gained independence on the 6th of September 1968. But are Swazis free?

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Eswatini is Africa's last absolute monarchy, but the pro-democracy protestors who've been taking to the streets there want King Mswati III to change that, and soon.
Protesters have clashed with police for days, demanding democratic reforms in the kingdom formerly known as Swaziland. Eswatini is a small mountainous state between South Africa and Mozambique.
Though the government and the opposition give differing figures, they both agree that dozens died at the hands of security forces in the ensuing crackdown.
The turmoil prompted the government to impose tight restrictions on the population, partly justified on the grounds of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. But the measures, including school closures and a curfew, only seemed to heighten tensions.
Shops and businesses set on fire, chaos on the streets, roads blocked, and stores looted. These were the scenes as anger boiled over among protestors calling for democracy in Eswatini.
King Mswati III has ruled Eswatini for more than three decades as an absolute monarchy - appointing the prime minister and retaining ultimate power. The king is known for his lavish lifestyle and 15 wives. He's also been accused of repressing any opposition. But there's growing demand for change.
Many of the businesses targeted in the latest wave of protests have links to the royal family. Eswatini's government imposed a curfew - and called for calm.
Security forces were sent in to deal with the unrest, and opposition groups say several dozen protestors were killed.
The UN has called the crackdown deeply concerning. Amid a tense calm, there are fears there could be more bloodshed to come.


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Pro-democracy protests have been banned in the Kingdom of Eswatini as South African envoys begin mediation.
Internet access has been limited, with Facebook shut off after protests against the king.
Dozens of pro-democracy demonstrators were injured in a crackdown that began in June.
Al Jazeera's Natasha Ghoneim reports from the capital Mbabane, Eswatini.

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#Eswatini, a landlocked country nestled between #SouthAfrica and #Mozambique, was called "Swaziland" until 2018. The very last absolute monarchy on the African continent has been facing a growing wave of unrest since June 2021. What initially started as peaceful demonstrations was met with repression, violence and death. King Mswati III is being blamed for not listening to his subjects' demand for a modern political system and more democracy. As the protest movement keeps growing, Caroline Dumay and her team bring us this report from the troubled monarchy.

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Voters are called to choose 59 members of the lower house of parliament, which plays only an advisory role to the monarch, King Mswati III, who wields absolute power.

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The funeral of slain pro-democracy activist Thulani Maseko in the southern African nation of Eswatini - one of the world’s few remaining absolute monarchies - was held on Sunday (Jan.29) at his home in Bhunya, Kaluhleko, in the Manzini region.

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Hundreds of thousands of voters had been expected at polling stations across Eswatini, but some pro-democracy activists are staying away.
The elections follow protests in 2021 and 2022, calling for democratic reform and the government says that the elections are an opportunity for peoples' voices to be heard.

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Unrest in Eswatini has left dozens of people dead or wounded in the past few months.
Protesters are demanding democracy in Africa's last absolute monarchy. But it is affecting the economy, with more than $68m in losses.
Al Jazeera's Natasha Ghoneim reports from Mbabane, Eswatini.

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"They are saying that there are elections that are free and fair, there is nothing like that," says a student union leader. About 585,000 registered voters will be called to choose 59 members of the lower house of parliament on Friday (Sep. 29).

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Voting ended on Friday in Eswatini's legislative elections Africa's last absolute monarchy.

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