Southern Africa Battles New Wave of Malaria Cases

Malaria is making a worrying comeback in parts of southern Africa, with outbreaks reported in Botswana, Eswatini, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe alone has seen cases skyrocket from 29,000 last year to nearly 112,000, resulting in 310...

Politics Reuters Palau lawmakers reject US request to accept third country refugees

By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) -The national congress of Palau has said it "cannot accept" a United States proposal for the Pacific Islands nation to accept asylum seekers from third countries, as its president holds annual funding talks in...

Eswatini used as dumping ground? – US deportations under fire

Mbabane – In the small African kingdom of Eswatini, the arrival of five men deported from the United States under Washington’s aggressive anti-immigrant measures has sparked a rare wave of public dissent. The five, nationals of Vietnam, Laos,...

Amazon’s Kuiper eyes South Africa as Starlink awaits licensing reform

A roof-mounted Project Kuiper terminal. Image: Amazon Regulatory hurdles in the way of Starlink’s pursuit of a local operating licence could see the SpaceX subsidiary losing the first-mover advantage it has enjoyed in most markets. This as...

The data black hole: South Africa cannot govern what it cannot see

Nomvula Zeldah Mabuza|Published 4 hours ago 6min At South Africa’s northern border, the crossings continue quietly, steadily and mostly unrecorded. While public debate often centres on the visibility of foreign nationals, the far more...

Eswatini opposition denounces US deal

Civil society and opposition groups in Eswatini have expressed outrage after the US deported five men to the country, with the largest opposition party calling it “human trafficking disguised as a deportation deal.” The men, from Vietnam, Jamaica,...

BREAKING NEWS:Arts and Culture CEO Stanley Dlamini dissolves ‘ACASWA’ chaired by President Mzwakhe Myeni, says he cannot recognize an organization led by someone with a history of stealing artists’ monies.

By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Stanley Dlamini, the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the Eswatini National Association of Arts and Culture(ENAAC) has confirmed dissolving the Association of Eswatini Christian Artists of Eswatini(ECASWA) amid concerns...

South Sudan seeks sanctions relief in US deportation talks

The US is pressuring fragile states like South Sudan to accept deportees, offering little in return while ignoring human rights and fueling political instability. South Sudan has expressed willingness to receive more migrants deported from the US,...

Eswatini’s diplomatic ally Taiwan fails to remove pro-China MPs as voters reject proposal seeking to recall legislators.

By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Eswatini’s diplomatic ally Taiwan has failed to remove “pro-China” Members of Parliament(MPs) in a proposal that was seeking to give the ruling party a Parliamentary majority. The Guardian reported that, polls opened on...

Eswatini's Prime Minister Russell Dlamini has swatted away demands for the secrecy about the US deportation agreement to be lifted

King Mswati III (C), who rules Eswatini as an absolute monarch, is known for his lavish lifestyle

King Mswati III (C), who rules Eswatini as an absolute monarch, is known for his lavish lifestyle

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Eswatini's Prime Minister Russell Dlamini has swatted away demands for the secrecy about the US deportation agreement to be lifted

Key Biscayne, FL (33149) Today Some sun this morning with increasing clouds this afternoon. High 87F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph.. Tonight Considerable cloudiness. Low 81F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph. Updated: July 27, 2025 @ 6:27 am

Amnesty International designates arbitrarily detained Eswatini MPs as prisoners of conscience

28 july 2025 - 07:35:18 MA 190 Views Panafrican News Agency Johannesburg, South Africa (PANA) - Four years since they were imprisoned solely for peacefully exercising their rights to freedom of expression, association, and political participation,...

Questions swell in Eswatini over deportation of Jamaican, four others from US

A photo of the Jamaican deported to Eswatini Monday (Phhoto: TriciaOhio X Formerly Twitter) MBABANE, Eswatini (AFP) — In the small African kingdom of Eswatini, the arrival of five men, including a Jamaican, deported from the United States (US)...

Outcry mounts in Eswatini over ‘illegal aliens’ deported from US

The arrival in Eswatini of five "criminal illegal aliens" deported from the US under Washington's tough anti-immigrant measures has sparked a rare wave of public dissent in the small African kingdom. Rights groups and the main opposition party are...

Nepal improves status in digital communication, matches level- ITU report

Nepal has made progress in digital communication, as per a report published by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The report titled ‘Digital Development Measurement: Facts and Figures Focused on Landlocked Developing Countries’ (July...

King Mswati says late former Deputy Prime Minister(DPM) Constance Simelane was a committed and trustworthy woman, represented by Shiselweni Administrator Themba Masuku during State funeral.

By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:King Mswati says the late former Deputy Prime Minister(DPM) Constance Simelane was a committed and trustworthy woman loyal to the country. The King was speaking through his representative ex-DPM now Shiselweni Regional...

Questions swell in Eswatini over five men deported from US

In the small African kingdom of Eswatini, the arrival of five men deported from the United States under Washington's aggressive anti-immigrant measures has sparked a rare wave of public dissent. The five, nationals of Vietnam, Laos, Yemen, Cuba...

Africa looks to China as beneficial while US imposes tariffs, aid and visa cuts

The United States is losing ground to China for influence in Africa, according to analysts, as Beijing’s expansive trade policies and economic engagement outpace Washington’s increasingly restrictive approach. The assessment came after China...