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.
The People's United Democratic Movement is the largest opposition party in Eswatini. It is a democratic socialist party. Formed in 1983 at the University of Eswatini,it is led by Mlungisi Makhanya.
Paul Shabangu served as acting Prime Minister of Swaziland from 29 September 2003 to 6 November 2003. He was appointed after the cabinet was dismissed in preparation for a general election,and briefly ran the government from a Japanese hotel room. He also served as the King's private secretary.
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.
Dr. Moses Mathendele Dlamini is a Swazi political figure. He was a Senator and was acting chief of Mbelebeleni in the Shiselweni District. He was also Swaziland's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade from 2006 to 2008. Since October 2008 he has been serving in king Mswati III's advisory council or Swaziland national council standing committee(Liqoqo supreme council). Currently he is a member of the Ludzidzini Council 2022-2023
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.
Bheki Dlamini served as acting Prime Minister of Swaziland from 18 September 2008 to 23 October 2008.
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.
Events in the year 2020 in Eswatini.
Events in the year 2021 in Eswatini
The following lists events that happened during 2021 in Southern Africa. The countries are those described in the United Nations geoscheme for Southern Africa.
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.
Russell Mmiso Dlamini is a Liswati politician who is serving as the Prime Minister of Eswatini since 7 November 2023.
Jabulani Clement Mabuza is an Eswatini politician and businessman serving as the Speaker of the House of Assembly of Eswatini since October 2023.
