Roughly the size of New Jersey, Eswatini — formerly known as Swaziland — is governed by a monarch who has absolute power. On ...

King Mswati III, the last absolute monarch in Africa who survived an insurrection by using the army against the pro-democracy movement, has further weakened his position by caving to the US pressure ...

The king of Swaziland, Africa’s last absolute monarch, has changed the name of his country to the “Kingdom of eSwatini” to mark the 50th anniversary of independence – and to avoid ...

Though Swaziland has a court system, a Parliament and a prime minister, all answer to the king in some way, said Sithole, the union leader.

Swaziland's King Mswati III ascended to the throne 25 years ago but he has little to celebrate during his silver jubilee. An absolute monarch who rules over 1.2 million people, his government is ...

Coke's sway with Swaziland's King Mswati III has enabled the drinks maker to secure a 6% tax rate, far below the official 27.5% corporate rate, according to a former minister who said he took part ...

Swaziland King Mswati III (C) arrives fpr the first day of the annual royal reed dance at the Ludzidzini Royal palace on Aug. 30, 2015 in Lobamba, Swaziland.

Home to just over a million people, Swaziland gained independence from British rule nearly 50 years ago. Many have heard of the controversies surrounding Mswati and his 15 wives.

Swaziland has officially opened the newl King Mswati III International Airport. The newly constructed airport cost about $150 million and fulfills part of the country’s Millennium Development ...

Swaziland's King Mswati III ascended to the throne 25 years ago but he has little to celebrate during his silver jubilee. An absolute monarch who rules over 1.2 million people, his government is ...