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Eswatini Confirms Detention Of US Deportees, Plans Future Repatriation
Arise News
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July 16, 2025
The government of Eswatini has confirmed it is holding five third-country nationals deported from the United States under a longstanding agreement initiated during President Donald Trump’s administration. The individuals are currently being housed...
OPINION:MP Marwick Khumalo must stop massaging Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini on dumping of United States dangerous criminals, we can’t praise a fish for demonstrating its ability to swim in the sea.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini Marwick Khumalo, the Lobamba Lomdzala Member of Parliament(MP) applauded Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini for being brave and face the Nation with an explanation after the dumping of dangerous criminals by the United...
Eswatini says it is holding US deportees in prisons, aims to repatriate them
The Straits Times
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July 16, 2025
MBABANE - Eswatini's government said on Wednesday that it was holding five third-country nationals deported from the United States in isolated prison units under a deal with President Donald Trump's administration, but sought to eventually send...
Editor you are off-side, I never praised Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini for clarifying dumping of United States(US) dangerous criminals in eSwatini but contextually demanded accountability.
Swaziland News
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By Marwick Khumalo Thank you for your opinion Mr Editor based purely on in-comprehensive secondary information. Also thank you for giving everyone the right of reply in your widely read newspaper, whenever the need arises. Nevertheless, may I...
Afghan Prime Minister Receives MWL Secretary-General in Kabul
Asharq Al-Awsat
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July 22, 2025
The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom’s call on the international community to “swiftly take practical steps to tackle Israeli intransigence, which is deliberately prolonging the crisis in Gaza and undermining regional and...
Eswatini says it is holding U.S. deportees in prisons, aims to repatriate them
The Gazette - Colorado
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MBABANE (Reuters) -Eswatini's government said on Wednesday that it was holding five third-country nationals deported from the United States in isolated prison units under a deal with President Donald Trump's administration, but sought to...
Zimbabwe ranks 2nd globally for HIV-related stigma
Bulawayo 24 News
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July 15, 2025
Zimbabwe has been ranked as having the second highest proportion of people living with HIV (PLHIV) who reported experiencing stigma while seeking health services, according to the latest UNAIDS Global AIDS Update 2025. The report draws on data...
Ford South Africa accelerates dealer network growth with $51mln investment
Zawya
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Ford’s dealer network in South Africa is set to undergo a significant transformation, with partners committing over R900m in upgrades and new projects over the next three years. The investment signals strong confidence in the brand’s direction,...
President Donald Trump dumps alleged illegal foreigners in Southern African Kingdom, United States Homeland Security Department confirms flight has landed in eSwatini.
Swaziland News
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By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:The United States(US) Homeland Security Department said on Tuesday a deportation flight carrying immigrants from different countries had landed in Eswatini in a move that follows the US Supreme Court lifting limits on...
South Africa and Nigeria need opposite approaches to their informal sectors
Institute for Security Studies
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South Africa and Nigeria need opposite approaches to their informal sectors Governments should harness the potential of informality as a bridge rather than a barrier to building economic resilience. Nigeria and South Africa are Africa’s largest...
Top 10 most powerful passports in Africa, according to latest ranking
Business Insider Africa
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July 22, 2025
Seychelles has the most powerful passport in Africa, climbing one spot to 24th globally with access to 156 destinations. Mauritius follows closely, ranked 27th worldwide with visa-free access to 149 countries. If you’re planning your next...
OPINION:King Mswati must stop shifting blame, Health Minister cannot address shortage of drugs while Monarch spends millions public funds on useless international trips securing ‘batsakatsi’ ritual services in Ghana.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini King Mswati is fully aware that,this country is struggling with cash flow challenges and his lavish or extravagant lifestyle is contributing to this unfortunate situation. Cash flow problems in this context, occur when...
US to deport serious criminals to third countries
Pajhwok Afghan News
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August 3, 2025
KABUL (Pajhwok): The United States intends to deport some serious criminal migrants to third countries, a media report said on Sunday. US President Donald Trump’s administration says some serious criminals need to be deported to third countries...
Health Equity Matters add their voice to calls for global HIV funding
OUTinPerth
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July 16, 2025
The national federation for Australia’s leading HIV and LGBTIQA+ organisations has warned that global progress towards ending HIV transmission is at risk of being undone, following new UN estimates showing millions of deaths and new infections...
BREAKING NEWS:King Mswati stops Kareem Ashraf’s R2billion Presidential Villas corruption oriented construction tender exposed by Swaziland News.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:King Mswati through the Ministry of Economic Planning and Development has stopped the R2billion tender awarded to La Sorogeeka Interiors Swazi(Pty) Ltd, a company allegedly owned by SwaziPharm Director Kareem...
Eswatini urged to guarantee access to justice for opposition MP Bacede Mabuza
JURIST
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July 15, 2025
Amnesty International expressed concern on Monday that the continued delay in the appeal hearing by the opposition member of Eswatini Parliament, Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza, threatens access to justice. Vongai Chikwanda, Amnesty International’s Deputy...
ZITF sets tone for bolstering African trade
Zimbabwe Independent
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With little prospects for higher consumption, taking advantage of relaxed conditions offered by AfCFTA could help domestic firms ride out anticipated headwinds. AS the sun rose over the city of Bulawayo on Tuesday last week, excitement filled the...
Mos Margherita Meets Lesotho's Foreign Minister, Interacts With Indian Community
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Maseru, July 21 (IANS) As part of his ongoing multi-nation official visit to the African continent, Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Monday held discussions with Lesotho's Minister of Foreign Affairs and...
ANALYSIS: How Nigeria, South Africa should approach their informal sectors
Premium Times
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July 21, 2025
Nigeria and South Africa are Africa’s largest economies, and their development significantly impacts their regions and the continent as a whole. Updated forecasts by the African Futures and Innovation (AFI) team at the Institute for Security...
Attorney General(AG) Sifiso Khumalo blasts Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini for allowing United States(US) to dump dangerous criminals in eSwatini, questions how agreement was signed without his involvement.
Swaziland News
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By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Sifiso Khumalo, the Attorney General(AG) came hard on Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini for allowing the United States(US) to dump dangerous in eSwatini. The Principal Government Legal Advisor went on to question Acting...