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Eswatini.
sovereign state in southern Africa
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Deportees from Afghanistan are being sent to the Central African Republic as part of a crackdown driven by policies associated with Donald Trump.Well supported4 reports
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D. John Sauer requested a full Supreme Court review of a case while an organization tracks deportations to various nations.Some support1 report
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A meeting was held in Mbabane, Eswatini, where the World Bank provided funds for a regional digital program.Some support1 report
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Eswatini's parliament introduced the Commission on Human Rights and Public Administration Bill.Some support1 report
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Eswatini's PM pushed for closer ties with China, while remaining Taiwan's only African ally, with Sachs advocating for the move.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Eswatini prepares for a super El Nino phenomenon and pledges to share climate prevention technology with Taiwan.Some support1 report
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The US is seeking agreements with Eswatini, Equatorial Guinea, and Ghana, while also managing deportations of migrants from Syria, Afghanistan, and the Central African Republic.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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The Trump administration funds migration deals, sending migrants to Costa Rica and Eswatini, while diplomatic efforts target African governments.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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The Trump administration deported individuals to the Central African Republic, Eswatini, Equatorial Guinea, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Some support7 reports1 development inside
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BIOT administration transferred an asylum seeker from Diego Garcia to Eswatini.Some support1 report
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Flights are departing Louisiana for Eswatini, with Senegal as a refueling stop, as part of Trump's third-country deportation crackdown.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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US personnel were in Eswatini for an anti-smuggling operation.Some support2 reports
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The Associated Press reported on an incident that occurred in Eswatini.Some support5 reports
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Eswatini shares a border with South Africa and Mozambique.Some support2 reports
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Hangwani Maumela allegedly sold grabber technology to the Eswatini market.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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The South African sugar market is facing competitive pressure due to imports from Eswatini, India, and Brazil.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Eswatini relies on the South African market for its sugar sales and is currently seeking a quota in the US market for the fiscal year 2026.Some support1 report
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Azerbaijan has approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Eswatini to establish bilateral cooperation on public services.Some support4 reports
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Sani examines the root causes of the Zimbabwean crisis, specifically the land question, by comparing experiences across South Africa, Eswatini, and Namibia.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Two businessmen, including one based in Johannesburg, are involved in a transaction concerning equipment destined for Eswatini.Some support1 report
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Local activities and travel reports involving Eswatini and Botswana, including border crossings and campsite recommendations.Some support2 reports
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Election monitoring scope includes Eswatini, South Africa, and Namibia.Some support1 report
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SACU, comprising Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, South Africa, and Eswatini, has its secretariat located in Windhoek.Well supported5 reports4 developments inside
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Culoe De Song released his first EP for Crosstown Rebels, coinciding with shared music scene features between South Africa and Eswatini.Some support1 report
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Products are being exported and sold in the South African market, originating from the Southern African Development Community (SACU) bloc.Some support3 reports
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The African Union supports Eswatini's leadership in regional security and its active involvement in Southern African stability.Some support1 report
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Taiwan proposes an industrial park in Eswatini, with Lin Chia-lung and Lai Ching-te visiting to promote economic ties.Some support5 reports
One to three months ago
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Name changes were enacted or notified in 1991 and 2018, with presidents framing the changes as acts of self-determination.Some support1 report
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Lesotho and Eswatini contribute to regional ecosystem and manufacturing base, while Ramaphosa calls for SACU transformation.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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International organized crime syndicate activity is underway, involving raid sites in Ezulwini and Mbabane, with funds routed through Abu Dhabi institutions and informing the High Court.Some support1 report
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A diplomatic ceremony was hosted in Taipei involving Eswatini and Belize, while Taiwan issued warnings regarding Typhoon Saudel.Some support1 report
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A technology demonstration intended for the Eswatini government was misrepresented by a South African official to the Czech Republic.Some support2 reports
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European companies supplied surveillance devices and sought buyers in Eswatini, tracking international surveillance deals.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Mauritanian and DRC nationals were deported to Eswatini under Trump's immigration policy, with US funding provided to Eswatini.Some support4 reports
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Taxpayers paid Eswatini $5.1 million for imprisonment.Some support1 report
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A person arriving via the Mariel boatlift is facing indefinite detention in Eswatini.Some support2 reports
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Eswatini and Tanzania pledged to strengthen their economic ties.Some support1 report
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Calls were made in 2010 demanding that an interim government in Eswatini include both the judiciary and the executive.Some support1 report
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IMF conducted an Article IV Consultation in Eswatini.Some support3 reports
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ECSA-HC membership includes multiple nations, involving Eswatini and Kenya.Some support1 report
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South African Army soldiers are conducting border patrols and law enforcement operations across multiple provinces, including Free State, Limpopo, and KwaZulu-Natal.Some support2 reports
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The Middle East conflict has begun to impact the economy of Eswatini.Some support1 report
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Eswatini annexed Nauru in 1888 and has been involved in efforts to change the island's name to Naoero.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Eswatini aims to be a regional economic leader and is receiving road project funding from the African Development Bank.Some support1 report
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An OACPS summit was held in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, where African leaders discussed the organization's planned relocation from Brussels.Some support2 reports
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Eswatini's local market is threatened by regional supply and undercutting prices from Thai, Brazilian, and Indian imports.Some support1 report
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Nozipho Sasha Thorne is working in Eswatini, focusing on indigenous botanicals and curating festivals to amplify local knowledge.Some support1 report
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Eswatini shared a goal with partners to end AIDS and TB by 2030.Some support1 report
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A conference focused on Southern African leadership is underway, involving South Africa, Botswana, and Eswatini.Some support1 report
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Third-country deals are being utilized by Trump's administration to facilitate deportations to Eswatini, involving Jamaica.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Jamaican nationals were deported to Eswatini.Some support1 report
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Pride events were held in Mbabane, the capital city of Eswatini, on December 12, 2018, as part of a search for international experience.Some support1 report
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Femi Fani-Kayode has been appointed as Nigeria's Ambassador-Designate to Lesotho and Eswatini.Some support1 report
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Eswatini accepts deportees under a bilateral agreement.Some support1 report
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A property in Cape Town boasts views of Robben Island, while another individual seeks Eswatini citizenship.Some support1 report1 development inside
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MTN Group operates in Eswatini.Some support3 reports
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Organizers are seeking to expand the network of conferences involving Eswatini and Burkina Faso.Some support1 report
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South African officials and regional partners discussed border upgrades and migration plans involving Lesotho, Botswana, and Eswatini.Some support1 report
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Xenophobic violence and cross-border issues are affecting regional stability across several Southern African countries.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Supreme Court of Eswatini has ordered the government to recognize LGBT groups.Some support1 report
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Around Eswatini this week
News at the entities that move Eswatini most-
Southern African Development Community StructuralThe 2017 events involved Jacob Zuma as SADC Chair, leading to SADC calls for monitoring in Zimbabwe, where Moyo announced military control and Robert Mugabe resigned.Moves Eswatini
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Donald Trump StructuralThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves Eswatini
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Malawi StructuralA judicial ruling in Malawi redefined defamation law, with Fiona Mwale serving as a Justice in the Constitutional Court.Moves Eswatini
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supreme court StructuralGyanesh Kumar's orders related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) procedure in West Bengal were challenged in the Supreme Court.Moves Eswatini
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International Monetary Fund StructuralIMF previously warned Cyprus regarding its fiscal policy, and Eni operates petrol stations in Italy.Moves Eswatini
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El Nino Shared contextEl Niño patterns are affecting regional weather, specifically impacting storm development near Bermuda.Moves Eswatini
Connections
The 40 strongest of 210, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Southern African Development Community Structural
Eswatini is a formal member state of SADC and participates in its leadership rotation and regional forums.
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Donald Trump Structural
Eswatini accepts deportees and receives bilateral funds under policies driven by the Trump administration.
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executive Structural
The political structure of Eswatini requires the existence and function of an executive office to govern.
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South Africa Structural
Eswatini and South Africa are formally integrated via SACU and maintain significant economic dependency and cross-border interactions.
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Victor Matemadanda Operational
Victor Matemadanda served in a formal capacity as an ambassador representing a country within Eswatini.
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supreme court Structural
The Supreme Court exercises judicial authority by issuing binding orders regarding the recognition of LGBT groups in the country.
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International Monetary Fund Structural
The IMF provides formal advisory oversight and monitors Eswatini's economic health through Article IV Consultations.
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Malawi Structural
Malawi and Eswatini maintain a formal, interdependent relationship as members of the SADC Organ Troika.
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Taipei Structural
Eswatini maintains a formal diplomatic alliance with Taipei, which is noted as its sole ally in Africa.
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El Nino Shared context
Eswatini is reacting to and being threatened by the anticipated El Nino climate phenomenon.
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Beijing Operational
Eswatini is under active geopolitical influence and pressure from the policies emanating from Beijing/China.
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Botswana Structural
The two states are structurally linked through shared membership in the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) and participation in the Agoa trade program.
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Mosquera Shared context
Mosquera is currently located in Eswatini and facing indefinite detention.
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Lai Ching-te Operational
Lai Ching-te has visited Eswatini and advocated for deeper economic and technological cooperation between the two countries.
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Femi Fani-Kayode Structural
A formal diplomatic assignment links the individual to the country's governmental structure.
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Shoprite Operational
Shoprite operates supermarket chains within the market of Eswatini.
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Tanzania Operational
The two nations are formally linked through a shared leadership body, the Organ Troika, indicating ongoing political and functional partnership.
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Liberia Operational
Both nations share the operational reality of accepting and managing third-country deportees.
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Xiangming Li Structural
Xiangming Li, leading an IMF team, provided economic consultation to Eswatini.
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parliament Structural
Eswatini's parliament is involved in legislative processes, such as the Commission on Human Rights and Public Administration Bill.
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Commonwealth Operational
The organization is under pressure from international groups to take action regarding human rights issues within Eswatini.
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Jamaica Transactional
The relationship involves informational exchange and specific transactional events, such as the deportation of Jamaican nationals to Eswatini.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo Operational
Both Eswatini and the Democratic Republic of the Congo function as destinations for individuals being deported from a third country.
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Azerbaijan Operational
The relationship is characterized by developing bilateral cooperation on public services and strengthening diplomatic ties between the two nations.
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Human Rights Watch Mentioned together
HRW revealed information regarding a deportee agreement concerning Eswatini.
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South African Weather Service Operational
The service in Eswatini provides weather outlooks, implying a functional dependency on the South African service for information exchange.
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high court Operational
Eswatini provides information regarding international fraud to the High Court.
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African Development Bank Transactional
The African Development Bank provides financial backing for infrastructure projects within Eswatini.
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Diego Garcia Transactional
An asylum seeker was transferred from the jurisdiction of Diego Garcia to Eswatini by the BIOT administration.
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United Arab Emirates Operational
The relationship is currently in an exploratory phase focused on establishing areas of bilateral cooperation between the two nations.
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DRC Transactional
The relationship involves the movement of DRC nationals to Eswatini through deportation and voluntary repatriation processes.
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Michigan Transactional
Michigan taxpayers provided $5.1 million to Eswatini for imprisonment services.
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Anne Frank Mentioned together
Anne Frank's historical diary is used as an analogy to describe Eswatini's current descent into authoritarianism.
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Afghanistan Transactional
Deportees from Afghanistan were sent to Eswatini.
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Xi Jinping Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned in the context of advocating for the strengthening of the United Nations' role.
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Namibia Shared context
The two states share a functional context as members of the Southern African Customs Union (Sacu) negotiation process.
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African Union Operational
The African Union provides political support to Eswatini's leadership in regional security.
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Lin Chia-lung Transactional
Lin Chia-lung visited Eswatini with the purpose of promoting economic ties between the two entities.
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Czech Republic Transactional
The Czech Republic supplied grabber technology to the Eswatini market.
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Human Rights First Mentioned together
The organization monitors human rights issues, including deportations from various nations like Eswatini.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
13 events- D. John Sauer requested a full Supreme Court review of a case while an organization tracks deportations to various nations.
- A meeting was held in Mbabane, Eswatini, where the World Bank provided funds for a regional digital program.
- Eswatini's parliament introduced the Commission on Human Rights and Public Administration Bill.
- Eswatini prepares for a super El Nino phenomenon and pledges to share climate prevention technology with Taiwan.
- The Trump administration funds migration deals, sending migrants to Costa Rica and Eswatini, while diplomatic efforts target African governments.
- BIOT administration transferred an asylum seeker from Diego Garcia to Eswatini.
- US personnel were in Eswatini for an anti-smuggling operation.
- The Associated Press reported on an incident that occurred in Eswatini.
- Eswatini shares a border with South Africa and Mozambique.
- Eswatini relies on the South African market for its sugar sales and is currently seeking a quota in the US market for the fiscal year 2026.
- Two businessmen, including one based in Johannesburg, are involved in a transaction concerning equipment destined for Eswatini.
- Local activities and travel reports involving Eswatini and Botswana, including border crossings and campsite recommendations.
- Election monitoring scope includes Eswatini, South Africa, and Namibia.
August 2026
18 events- Hangwani Maumela allegedly sold grabber technology to the Eswatini market.
- Culoe De Song released his first EP for Crosstown Rebels, coinciding with shared music scene features between South Africa and Eswatini.
- Products are being exported and sold in the South African market, originating from the Southern African Development Community (SACU) bloc.
- The African Union supports Eswatini's leadership in regional security and its active involvement in Southern African stability.
- Taiwan proposes an industrial park in Eswatini, with Lin Chia-lung and Lai Ching-te visiting to promote economic ties.
- Name changes were enacted or notified in 1991 and 2018, with presidents framing the changes as acts of self-determination.
- International organized crime syndicate activity is underway, involving raid sites in Ezulwini and Mbabane, with funds routed through Abu Dhabi institutions and informing the High Court.
- A diplomatic ceremony was hosted in Taipei involving Eswatini and Belize, while Taiwan issued warnings regarding Typhoon Saudel.
- A technology demonstration intended for the Eswatini government was misrepresented by a South African official to the Czech Republic.
- European companies supplied surveillance devices and sought buyers in Eswatini, tracking international surveillance deals.
- Mauritanian and DRC nationals were deported to Eswatini under Trump's immigration policy, with US funding provided to Eswatini.
- Taxpayers paid Eswatini $5.1 million for imprisonment.
- A person arriving via the Mariel boatlift is facing indefinite detention in Eswatini.
- Eswatini and Tanzania pledged to strengthen their economic ties.
- Calls were made in 2010 demanding that an interim government in Eswatini include both the judiciary and the executive.
- IMF conducted an Article IV Consultation in Eswatini.
- ECSA-HC membership includes multiple nations, involving Eswatini and Kenya.
- The Middle East conflict has begun to impact the economy of Eswatini.
July 2026
15 events- The Trump administration deported individuals to the Central African Republic, Eswatini, Equatorial Guinea, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Flights are departing Louisiana for Eswatini, with Senegal as a refueling stop, as part of Trump's third-country deportation crackdown.
- Sani examines the root causes of the Zimbabwean crisis, specifically the land question, by comparing experiences across South Africa, Eswatini, and Namibia.
- South African Army soldiers are conducting border patrols and law enforcement operations across multiple provinces, including Free State, Limpopo, and KwaZulu-Natal.
- Eswatini aims to be a regional economic leader and is receiving road project funding from the African Development Bank.
- An OACPS summit was held in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, where African leaders discussed the organization's planned relocation from Brussels.
- Eswatini's local market is threatened by regional supply and undercutting prices from Thai, Brazilian, and Indian imports.
- Nozipho Sasha Thorne is working in Eswatini, focusing on indigenous botanicals and curating festivals to amplify local knowledge.
- Eswatini shared a goal with partners to end AIDS and TB by 2030.
- A conference focused on Southern African leadership is underway, involving South Africa, Botswana, and Eswatini.
- Third-country deals are being utilized by Trump's administration to facilitate deportations to Eswatini, involving Jamaica.
- Jamaican nationals were deported to Eswatini.
- Pride events were held in Mbabane, the capital city of Eswatini, on December 12, 2018, as part of a search for international experience.
- Femi Fani-Kayode has been appointed as Nigeria's Ambassador-Designate to Lesotho and Eswatini.
- Eswatini accepts deportees under a bilateral agreement.
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June 2026
14 events- Deportees from Afghanistan are being sent to the Central African Republic as part of a crackdown driven by policies associated with Donald Trump.
- Eswatini's PM pushed for closer ties with China, while remaining Taiwan's only African ally, with Sachs advocating for the move.
- The US is seeking agreements with Eswatini, Equatorial Guinea, and Ghana, while also managing deportations of migrants from Syria, Afghanistan, and the Central African Republic.
- The South African sugar market is facing competitive pressure due to imports from Eswatini, India, and Brazil.
- Azerbaijan has approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Eswatini to establish bilateral cooperation on public services.
- SACU, comprising Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, South Africa, and Eswatini, has its secretariat located in Windhoek.
- Lesotho and Eswatini contribute to regional ecosystem and manufacturing base, while Ramaphosa calls for SACU transformation.
- Eswatini annexed Nauru in 1888 and has been involved in efforts to change the island's name to Naoero.
- A property in Cape Town boasts views of Robben Island, while another individual seeks Eswatini citizenship.
- MTN Group operates in Eswatini.
- Organizers are seeking to expand the network of conferences involving Eswatini and Burkina Faso.
- South African officials and regional partners discussed border upgrades and migration plans involving Lesotho, Botswana, and Eswatini.
- Xenophobic violence and cross-border issues are affecting regional stability across several Southern African countries.
- The Supreme Court of Eswatini has ordered the government to recognize LGBT groups.