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Eswatini.
sovereign state in southern Africa
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IMF conducted an Article IV Consultation in Eswatini.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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The IMF cut its economic growth forecast for 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 support9 reports2 developments inside
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The World Food Programme (WFP) is providing humanitarian assistance and supporting climate adaptation strategies in Eswatini.Some support1 report
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Taryn Bell, who runs hospices in KwaZulu-Natal, is being scrutinized following a WHO audit regarding palliative care standards in the region bordering Eswatini.Some support2 reports
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Parliament in Eswatini received the budget presentation today.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Taiwanese officials engaged in international diplomacy involving Eswatini and Hsiao Bi-khim on October 11, 2026.Some support2 reports
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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 support9 reports
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A study focused on bambara groundnut growth in Eswatini and South Africa.Some support3 reports
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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 report1 development inside
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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.Well supported3 reports3 developments inside
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A third-country deportation program is utilizing Eswatini as a transit point, with the ultimate destination for deportees being Laos.Some support4 reports
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Eswatini's state-owned utility (EEC) is importing power from Eskom and Electricidade de Moçambique, leading to IMF warnings about its financial burden.Some support1 report
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The Trump administration deported individuals to the Central African Republic, Eswatini, Equatorial Guinea, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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An AU Ministerial Seed Summit was held in Ezulwini, with a deputyship delivered on behalf of the AU technical committee.Some support2 reports
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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 reports2 developments inside
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Eswatini appoints Vulindlela Simphiwe Kunene as its new ambassador to Taiwan, deepening diplomatic and economic ties.Some support1 report
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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 supported9 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 prepares for a super El Nino phenomenon and pledges to share climate prevention technology with Taiwan.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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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 support4 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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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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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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What's reaching Eswatini
Events traced to Eswatini, step by step, newest firstAround Eswatini this week
News at the entities that move Eswatini most-
Southern African Development Community StructuralSADC member states held a summit in Angola on October 17, 2026.Moves Eswatini
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Donald Trump StructuralLegislation passed by Congress cut social support for corporate tax breaks.Moves Eswatini
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Jamaica OperationalHolness addressed national priorities in Jamaica, praising resilience after Hurricane Melissa and highlighting reconstruction efforts.Moves Eswatini
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Beijing OperationalCSR highlighted a pivot in Chinese tourism interest, noting infrastructure issues and regional preferences in Russia.Moves Eswatini
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Lai Ching-te OperationalTaiwan is advancing microreactor deployment through agreements and regulatory advice from the Nuclear Safety Commission.Moves Eswatini
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International Monetary Fund StructuralIMF warns Labour ministers Burnham and Healey that the UK must cut state size and satisfy security partners.Moves Eswatini
Connections
The 40 strongest of 222, 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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Eswatini Electricity Company Structural
Eswatini Electricity Company is a state-owned firm operating within Eswatini.
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Taiwan Operational
Eswatini provides diplomatic support to Taiwan, while Taiwan offers development aid and plans trade cooperation.
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Donald Trump Structural
Eswatini accepts third-country deportees and receives bilateral funds under policies driven by the Trump administration.
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Jamaica Operational
Jamaica functions as a transit hub and source of migrants and deportees for Eswatini.
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parliament Structural
The parliament serves as the legislative and budgetary body essential for the governance and function of Eswatini.
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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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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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South Africa Structural
Eswatini and South Africa are structurally integrated through regional bodies like SACU, exhibiting mutual economic dependency and cross-border interaction.
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Beijing Operational
China actively exerts geopolitical and diplomatic pressure on Eswatini, influencing its foreign policy and leadership.
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Taipei Operational
Eswatini and Taipei maintain a diplomatic alliance focused on cooperation in industry and investment.
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Lai Ching-te Operational
Lai Ching-te has engaged in diplomatic visits to Eswatini and advocated for deeper political and economic cooperation between the two entities.
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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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International Monetary Fund Structural
The IMF provides formal economic oversight and monitors Eswatini's health and debt through consultations and forecasts.
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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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El Nino Shared context
Eswatini is reacting to and being threatened by the anticipated El Nino climate phenomenon.
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Shoprite Operational
Shoprite operates supermarket chains within the market of Eswatini.
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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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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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Commonwealth Operational
The organization is under pressure from international groups to take action regarding human rights issues within Eswatini.
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Laos Transactional
Eswatini transferred deportees who were ultimately sent to Laos.
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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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African Union Operational
The African Union actively supports Eswatini's leadership in regional security and convenes summits within the country.
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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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DRC Transactional
The relationship involves the movement of DRC nationals to Eswatini through deportation and voluntary repatriation processes.
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Human Rights Watch Mentioned together
Human Rights Watch reports and reveals information regarding deportee agreements and deportees in Eswatini.
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Michigan Transactional
Michigan taxpayers provided $5.1 million to Eswatini for imprisonment services.
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Provisional Government of the Republic of China Transactional
Taiwan donated military helicopters to 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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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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Hsiao Bi-khim Mentioned together
Eswatini and Hsiao Bi-khim are co-mentioned in the context of Taiwan's diplomatic outreach efforts.
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DHS Transactional
DHS conducts deportations, sending individuals to Eswatini.
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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 beganOctober 2026
10 events- The IMF cut its economic growth forecast for Eswatini.
- The World Food Programme (WFP) is providing humanitarian assistance and supporting climate adaptation strategies in Eswatini.
- Taryn Bell, who runs hospices in KwaZulu-Natal, is being scrutinized following a WHO audit regarding palliative care standards in the region bordering Eswatini.
- Parliament in Eswatini received the budget presentation today.
- Taiwanese officials engaged in international diplomacy involving Eswatini and Hsiao Bi-khim on October 11, 2026.
- A study focused on bambara groundnut growth in Eswatini and South Africa.
- A third-country deportation program is utilizing Eswatini as a transit point, with the ultimate destination for deportees being Laos.
- Eswatini's state-owned utility (EEC) is importing power from Eskom and Electricidade de Moçambique, leading to IMF warnings about its financial burden.
- An AU Ministerial Seed Summit was held in Ezulwini, with a deputyship delivered on behalf of the AU technical committee.
- Eswatini appoints Vulindlela Simphiwe Kunene as its new ambassador to Taiwan, deepening diplomatic and economic ties.
September 2026
13 events- The Trump administration funds migration deals, sending migrants to Costa Rica and Eswatini, while diplomatic efforts target African governments.
- 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.
- 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- IMF conducted an Article IV Consultation in Eswatini.
- Taiwan proposes an industrial park in Eswatini, with Lin Chia-lung and Lai Ching-te visiting to promote economic ties.
- 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.
- 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.
- ECSA-HC membership includes multiple nations, involving Eswatini and Kenya.
- The Middle East conflict has begun to impact the economy of Eswatini.
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July 2026
11 events- Third-country deals are being utilized by Trump's administration to facilitate deportations to Eswatini, involving Jamaica.
- 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.
June 2026
8 events- 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.
- Eswatini's PM pushed for closer ties with China, while remaining Taiwan's only African ally, with Sachs advocating for the move.
- Deportees from Afghanistan are being sent to the Central African Republic as part of a crackdown driven by policies associated with Donald Trump.
- 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.