Eswatini

alternative eSwatini

1. A country in Southern Africa, formerly called Swaziland. Official name: Kingdom of Eswatini. Capitals: Mbabane and Lobamba.

   Protests are rare in Eswatini, Africa’s last absolute monarchy.

   2021 June 29, “Armed forces open fire in crackdown on anti-monarchy protests in Eswatini”, in The Guardian, →ISSN

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   Taiwan's ambassador to the Kingdom of Eswatini, Jeremy Liang (梁洪昇), told the paper that he had just been informed of the situation and that "the matter was being looked into." Liang said he had helped the students process their applications to the university and had not been aware of the conditions of the workplace they were to be assigned to.

   2020 May 21, Keoni Everington, “Over 40 Eswatini students duped into skinning chickens in W. Taiwan”, in Taiwan News, archived from the original on 25 May 2020, Society

   In February, Mswati announced that he had recovered from Covid-19 after undergoing treatment “for a couple of days” with an undisclosed antiviral medication from Taiwan. Eswatini enjoys a blossoming diplomatic tie with Taiwan — currently the East Asian country’s only ally in Africa.

   2021 June 29, Nimi Princewill and Stephanie Busari, “Officials deny King of Eswatini – Africa’s lone absolute monarch – has fled”, in CNN

   Governed by a monarch who has absolute power, Eswatini is one of four African countries that have struck a deal with the Trump administration to receive foreign deportees, along with Rwanda, South Sudan and Uganda.

   2025 September 5, Kaanita Iyer, Priscilla Alvarez, “Trump administration plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Eswatini”, in CNN

   Synonyms: Swaziland, Kingdom of Swaziland, Kingdom of Eswatini, Kingdom of eSwatini

1. Alternative letter-case form of Eswatini.

   Time will tell if Swaziland—er, eSwatini—has better luck.

   2018 April 20, Sebastian Modak, “Swaziland Just Changed Its Name to eSwatini”, in Condé Nast Traveler

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   As this tiny Kingdom of eSwatini joins the rest of the world in commemorating the International Mother Language Day, an event celebrated on February 21, every year, one cannot resist the temptation of penning a piece to remind the Swazi nation about the essence of the mother tongue in the society.

   2015 February 23, “Essence of Our Mother Tongue”, in Times of Swaziland

   The Kingdom of eSwatini would also like to commend the leadership of the new Secretary-General, who is committed to transforming the UN to be fit for the 21st century.

   2017 September 20, Statement by His Majesty King Mswati II Head of State of the Kingdom of Swaziland on the occasion of the General Debate of the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly

   Therefore, I have the pleasure to present to you, on this historic day, a new name for the kingdom. Our country will now be called: “Kingdom of eSwatini”.

   2018 April 19, Mswati III, The King’s 50th Birthday and Independence Golden Jubilee Celebrations

   But the acting eSwatini President of the Economic Freedom Fighters accused the military of having a more sinister purpose.

   2021 July 6, Gertrude Kitongo, “eSwatini opposition leaders go into hiding as Africa’s last absolute monarchy cracks down”, in CNN