Eswatini
Tracked across 27 events · 507 articles · First seen Dec 01, 2025 · Last active Aug 20, 2026
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International
Impact: Eswatini agreed to host deportees from the United States in exchange for $5.1 million, facing legal challenges and public protests over the deal's legality and the treatment of detainees. This decision was influenced by its desire to maintain good relations with the United States, its largest external donor.
May 21, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Eswatini, a subsidiary of MTN Group, appointed Jerry Soko as its CEO. Under his leadership, the company has regained strong momentum, improved performance, and is set to enter its next phase of growth focusing on operational excellence and digital transformation.
Jun 30, 2026 · 6 articles
Tech
Impact: Eswatini is among the first African nations to roll out lenacapavir for HIV prevention, having received 1,000 doses.
Dec 01, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Arrested 82 people and dismantled a scam center with a replica Brazilian police station, seizing 240 electronic devices.
Jul 09, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Impact: Eswatini is the only African country excluded from China's zero-tariff policy due to its diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
Feb 14, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Eswatini remains on the International Trade Union Confederation's list of the 10 worst countries for workers' rights, indicating ongoing severe violations.
Jun 01, 2026 · 7 articles
International
On August 12, 2026, India and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) for negotiations towards a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi. The signing marks…
Impact: Eswatini, as a SACU member, will be part of the PTA negotiations. The agreement could provide new market opportunities for its exports, including sugar and textiles.
Aug 12, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the United States within the next 12 months, with the first group of 20 arriving on August 20, 2026. The deportees, mostly from Latin…
Impact: Eswatini is among the African nations that have agreed to accept deportees, reflecting the program's expansion.
Aug 18, 2026 · 27 articles
International
Impact: Eswatini>>> is another African country that has previously accepted third-country deportees from the United States>>>.
May 16, 2026 · 39 articles
Business
Impact: Eswatini was mentioned as having economic priorities aligned with conference themes, such as expanding exports and attracting FDI.
Jul 08, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Continued to record progress in reducing HIV infections despite funding constraints.
Jul 21, 2026 · 68 articles
International
South Africa has experienced a surge in anti-immigrant protests and violence, leading to a mass exodus of over 178,000 African migrants, primarily from Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Mozambique. The unrest, driven by groups like March and…
Impact: Source of skilled garment workers; labor shortages affect its citizens.
Jun 08, 2026 · 99 articles
Domestic
The U.S. Department of Justice is appealing a federal judge's dismissal of criminal charges against Deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador and later returned to the…
Impact: Another potential deportation destination mentioned by the administration.
Aug 18, 2026 · 20 articles
International
Impact: Eswatini is one of several African nations with reportedly repressive governments and poor human rights records that have signed third-country deportation deals with the United States.
Apr 03, 2026 · 24 articles
International
Impact: Eswatini is mentioned as one of the African nations that have signed third-country deportation deals with the United States, despite having a repressive government and poor human rights records.
Apr 17, 2026 · 16 articles
Domestic
The Pacific island nation of Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, aligning its international identity with the spelling and pronunciation in the national language. President David Adeang proposed the change…
Impact: Eswatini is cited as a precedent for name changes, but is not directly involved.
Jul 29, 2026 · 21 articles
International
Impact: Eswatini's newly appointed Ambassador to Azerbaijan was received by Ilham Aliyev, indicating diplomatic ties.
Apr 20, 2026 · 6 articles
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