Southern African bloc says Eswatini king open to dialogue after protests

The monarch plans to convene a meeting where people can express their grievances, a representative of the king told the state broadcaster. Southern African regional bloc SADC said on Saturday that Eswatini’s King Mswati III – Africa’s last absolute monarch – had accepted the need for a national dialogue after pro-democracy protests intensified this month. … Continue reading Southern African bloc says Eswatini king open to dialogue after protests