Eswatini,formally the Kingdom of Eswatini and also known by its former official name Swaziland and formerly the Kingdom of Swaziland,is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. It is bordered by Mozambique to its northeast and South Africa to its north,west,south,and southeast. At no more than 200 km (120 mi) north to south and 130 km (81 mi) east to west,Eswatini is one of the smallest countries in Africa;despite this,its climate and topography are diverse,ranging from a cool and mountainous highveld to a hot and dry lowveld.
Mswati III is the Ngwenyama (King) of Eswatini and head of the Swazi royal family. He heads an absolute monarchy,as he has veto power over all branches of government and is constitutionally immune from prosecution.
Absalom Themba Dlamini was the Prime Minister of Eswatini from November 2003 to September 2008. He is the managing director of Tibiyo Taka Ngwane.
Prince Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini was a Swazi politician who served as Prime Minister of Eswatini,from 1996 to 2003 and again from October 2008 to September 2018.
Andreas Fakudze served as acting Prime Minister of Swaziland from 25 October 1993 to 4 November 1993.
Princess Sikhanyiso Dlamini is a Swazi princess and politician. She is the eldest daughter of King Mswati III of Eswatini,and is the country's former Minister of Information and Communication Technology.
Themba Nhlanganiso Masuku is a Swazi politician who has served as Deputy Prime Minister of Eswatini since 2018 and as Acting Prime Minister from 13 December 2020 to 16 July 2021. Earlier,he served as Deputy Prime Minister from 2008 until 2013.
Tsandzile Dlamini is a princess of Eswatini who served as Minister of Home Affairs from 2013 to 2018.
Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini was a Swazi business executive who served as the tenth prime minister of Eswatini,holding the office from October 2018 until his death on 13 December 2020.
Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini is the union government created by the constitution of Eswatini where the monarch holds supreme executive,legislative,and judicial powers. The Ngwenyama (lion) is a hereditary leader,rules the country,with the assistance of a council of ministers and a national legislature.
The history of the Jews of Eswatini,formerly Swaziland.
The Cabinet of Eswatini is the most senior level of the executive branch of the Government of Eswatini. It is composed of the Prime Minister,the Deputy Prime Minister and the Ministers. Ministers are appointed by the king based on the recommendations of the prime minister. All cabinet members must be members of parliament.
Events in the year 2021 in Eswatini
A series of protests in Eswatini against the absolute monarchy and for democratisation began in late June 2021. Starting as a peaceful protest on 20 June,they escalated after 25 June into violence and looting over the weekend when the government took a hardline stance against the demonstrations and prohibited the delivery of petitions. Lower-level unrest and protests continued until summer 2023.
Cleopas Sipho Dlamini is a Liswati business executive who served as the prime minister of Eswatini from 2021 to 2023.
Mgwagwa Gamedze is a statesman from Eswatini who served as acting Prime Minister of Eswatini from 28 September 2023 to 4 November 2023. He was succeeded by Russell Dlamini,the former CEO of the National Disaster Management Agency.
Pholile Dlamini Shakantu is a Liswati politician. She has been the Minister of Justice from 2018 and the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2023.
Jabulani Clement Mabuza is an Eswatini politician and businessman serving as the Speaker of the House of Assembly of Eswatini since October 2023.
