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1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Amateurish' thieves steal two Andy Warhol prints, damage two more in botched Dutch gallery heist

ABC

Two Andy Warhol prints are missing from a southern Netherlands art gallery, and two more are damaged after a botched heist. Mr Peet Visser said the thieves kicked off the heist with a "bomb attack" to blow open the gallery door, but it "was so violent that my entire building was destroyed" and nearby stores were also damaged. But Mr …

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2 months ago

China-Africa Summit Shines a Spotlight on Eswatini, Taiwan’s Lone Partner in Africa

The Diplomat

From September 4 to 6, Beijing hosted the triennial Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit, which set a new record for attendance: 51 African heads of state and government, according to China’s Foreign Ministry. Asked about Eswatini’s status as the “only African country not participating in FOCAC,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on September 4 that “African countries widely …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Eswatini opposition party claims its leader was poisoned in an assassination attempt

Associated Press

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Eswatini’s main opposition leader was poisoned in an assassination attempt, his party claimed Wednesday, putting renewed scrutiny on the southern African country that is one of the last remaining absolute monarchies and where authorities have for years moved to quash pro-democracy movements. The People’s United Democratic Movement party said its president, Mlungisi Makhanya, was hospitalized …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan takes ‘pragmatic’ approach to keep formal allies amid China pressure

Al Jazeera

Taipei chooses pragmatism over ideology in relations with its diplomatic allies, but it might not be enough to keep Beijing at bay. “That is part of the reason why Taiwan’s diplomatic allies are very important even if they are all quite small economically and demographically,” he said. “But Taiwan’s diplomatic allies have a seat at the table in these organisations …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

South Africa legalises cannabis use. Will the rest of Africa follow?

Al Jazeera

It’s now legal for South Africans to grow and use cannabis. Just one day before the historic ballot, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, making South Africa the first African nation to legalise the use of marijuana. “These dispensaries are everywhere in South Africa,” added Charl Henning, another member of Myrtle’s team. However, rural areas were …

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1 year, 2 months ago

An election with no parties: Africa's Eswatini, one of the last absolute monarchies, holds vote

The Independent

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1 year, 2 months ago

Africa’s Eswatini, one of the last absolute monarchies, holds an election without political parties

Associated Press

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The small southern African nation of Eswatini held elections Friday to decide part of the makeup of its Parliament, even as its extremely wealthy king retains absolute power, political parties are banned and elected representatives can merely advise a monarch whose family has reigned supreme for 55 years. As king, or the “Ngwenyama” — which …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Will India become Bharat? A look at other countries that changed their names and why

Firstpost

Countries have changed their names for several reasons including as part of a rebranding effort, getting away from negative connotations, the end of colonial rule and political upheavals The Centre has called a special session of Parliament from 18 to 22 September – just days after the conclusion of the G20 in the National Capital – with no word about …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Taiwan’s President Tsai begins visit to remaining ally Eswatini in southern Africa

Associated Press

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen on Tuesday began a four-day trip to the African nation of Eswatini, one of her island’s 13 remaining allies. Tsai, who is serving her last year as president, is visiting the country of 1.1 million people in southern Africa to “celebrate the friendship between the two countries,” she said as she departed Taiwan. …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Taiwan's President Tsai begins visit to remaining ally Eswatini in southern Africa

The Independent

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1 year, 5 months ago

Zulu king's entourage denies rumours he is ill

The Hindu

Uncertainty reigned on Sunday over the health of South Africa's Zulu king, the head of the country's most influential traditional monarchy, with his spokesman denying reports he had been hospitalised. The king preferred treatment in Eswatini because "his parents had both received treatment in South Africa and subsequently died", he said. "It appears that there is an orchestrated agenda and …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Unknown gunmen kill popular Eswatini opposition politician

Al Jazeera

Thulani Maseko was shot dead on Saturday night by unknown attackers. Gunmen in Eswatini killed a prominent opposition politician and human rights lawyer at his home, hours after the country’s absolute monarch challenged activists opposed to his rule. Maseko was a leading human rights lawyer and columnist in Eswatini who had a pending court battle with King Mswati III over …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers: Sadio Mane Scores Last-gasp Penalty to Secure Senegal Win

News 18

Liverpool star Sadio Mane scored a penalty eight minutes into added time to give Senegal a dramatic 1-0 win over heart-broken Rwanda on Tuesday in 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. This means only one team from Zambia, the Comoros and Lesotho will also go to the finals, and the Zambians are desperate to avoid failing to qualify for four …

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2 years, 8 months ago

South Africa’s EFF leads peaceful protests at Eswatini borders

Al Jazeera

Since last May, there has been civil unrest and protests against the king of Eswatini, one of the world’s last remaining monarchies. Tuesday’s protests, the EFF said, were part of renewed efforts to raise awareness about “ongoing repression against pro-democracy protests in Eswatini”. EFF spokesman Sinawo Tambo told Al Jazeera, “We closed the borders to show Mswati that borders are …

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3 years ago

Map: Tracking global Omicron travel restrictions

Al Jazeera

More than 30 countries have imposed travel bans following the spread of the Omicron coronavirus mutation. Partial bans Angola – Angola announced it will close its borders with countries in southern Africa including Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe until January 5. Kuwait – Kuwait halted direct flights from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, …

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3 years ago

Travel restrictions by country following the Omicron variant outbreak

CNN

CNN — Just as many countries around the world were beginning to loosen their border restrictions, reports of a newly detected coronavirus variant in South Africa sent many of those doors slamming shut again. Cambodia Anyone who has visited Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Angola and/or Zambia in the past 21 days will be denied entry …

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3 years ago

UK, Germany, Italy confirm cases of Omicron coronavirus variant

Al Jazeera

Countries impose bans on travellers from southern Africa against the advice of the World Health Organization. On Monday, the CDC had lowered its COVID-19 travel advisory for South Africa to “Level 1: Low.” 27 Nov 2021 - 17:44 GMT Germany confirms first two cases of Omicron Two cases of the Omicron variant have been detected in the southern German state …

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3 years ago

WHO classifies new COVID variant as ‘of concern’

Al Jazeera

The World Health Organization names new coronavirus variant Omicron and designates it as a ‘variant of concern’. WHO has named it Omicron, in line with naming protocols https://t.co/bSbVas9yds pic.twitter.com/Gev1zIt1Ek — World Health Organization November 26, 2021 26 Nov 2021 - 17:59 GMT South African official says WHO will designate variant as “of concern” A senior South African health official said …

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3 years ago

Omicron, a new Covid-19 variant with high number of mutations, sparks travel bans and worries scientists

CNN

CNN — The discovery of a new and potentially more transmissible coronavirus variant by South African health authorities has sparked a forceful reaction across the world, with a number of countries banning travelers from several southern African countries. “Initially it looked like some cluster outbreaks, but from yesterday, the indication came from our scientists from the Network of Genomic Surveillance …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Southern African states send delegation to troubled Eswatini

Associated Press

JOHANNESBURG — Southern African nations have sent envoys to the tiny kingdom of Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, to engage with King Mswati III about the political and civil unrest that has engulfed the country in recent weeks. The 16-nation Southern African Development Community sent top officials from Eswatini’s neighbor South Africa and the nearby countries of Botswana and Namibia. …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Can eSwatini’s monarchy recover from the ongoing crisis?

Al Jazeera

Over the past few months, the Kingdom of eSwatini has experienced its worst bout of political violence in its postcolonial history. Headed by Julius Malema, the South African EFF, which has several regional branches, has been challenging the political hegemony of the African National Congress in South Africa and is at the forefront of many popular struggles affecting young people …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Why do African children lack HIV treatment?

The Hindu

On the African continent, many children are left behind when it comes to HIV treatment: If untreated, around fifty per cent of children living with HIV die before they reach their second birthday - this is the bleak outlook of a new UNAIDS report published in July. The reductions in treatment numbers among children also occurred in some countries because …

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3 years, 5 months ago

As tension prevails, relatives mourn Eswatini crackdown victims

Al Jazeera

Africa’s last absolute monarchy has for days been rocked by the largest pro-democracy protests in years. “Sicelo is dead, he died on the spot,” Mathunjwa told Al Jazeera, saying she cannot leave her village of Mazombiswe to head to her nephew’s village of Hosea, some 30km away, and pay her finals respects due to the tensions in the small landlocked …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Pro-democracy protests continue to rock Eswatini kingdom

Associated Press

JOHANNESBURG — The South African government has urged calm and restraint in Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, which has been engulfed by pro-democracy protests this week amid growing reports of state violence against demonstrators. Acting prime minister Themba Masuku claimed that the legitimate protests had been “hijacked by criminal elements.” In a statement on Thursday, South Africa’s department of international …

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'Amateurish' thieves steal two Andy Warhol prints, damage two more in botched Dutch gallery heist

China-Africa Summit Shines a Spotlight on Eswatini, Taiwan’s Lone Partner in Africa

Eswatini opposition party claims its leader was poisoned in an assassination attempt

Taiwan takes ‘pragmatic’ approach to keep formal allies amid China pressure

South Africa legalises cannabis use. Will the rest of Africa follow?

An election with no parties: Africa's Eswatini, one of the last absolute monarchies, holds vote

Africa’s Eswatini, one of the last absolute monarchies, holds an election without political parties

Will India become Bharat? A look at other countries that changed their names and why

Taiwan’s President Tsai begins visit to remaining ally Eswatini in southern Africa

Taiwan's President Tsai begins visit to remaining ally Eswatini in southern Africa

Zulu king's entourage denies rumours he is ill

Unknown gunmen kill popular Eswatini opposition politician

Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers: Sadio Mane Scores Last-gasp Penalty to Secure Senegal Win

South Africa’s EFF leads peaceful protests at Eswatini borders

Map: Tracking global Omicron travel restrictions

Travel restrictions by country following the Omicron variant outbreak

UK, Germany, Italy confirm cases of Omicron coronavirus variant

WHO classifies new COVID variant as ‘of concern’

Omicron, a new Covid-19 variant with high number of mutations, sparks travel bans and worries scientists

Southern African states send delegation to troubled Eswatini

Can eSwatini’s monarchy recover from the ongoing crisis?

Why do African children lack HIV treatment?

As tension prevails, relatives mourn Eswatini crackdown victims

Pro-democracy protests continue to rock Eswatini kingdom