Eswatini

A South African investor group, Vision Sugar, is seeking to acquire Illovo Sugar, a move that would consolidate control of Africa's sugar, ethanol, and bioenergy markets under a single entity. The potential $800 million to $1.1 billion deal, involving Tongaat Hulett and Illovo, aims to create a regional monopoly in southern Africa, with discussions already initiated with Associated British Foods, Illovo's parent company.

Nauru has changed its name to Naoero to align with its national language and heritage, altering its international code from NRU to NRO. The move aims to restore a traditional name and foster national pride, with the new name already present on the national coat of arms and in community use.

Jamaica’s government reports that two of its citizens, deported by the US to Eswatini, have rejected offers to be repatriated to Jamaica. The third citizen's response was not specified in the article.

Jamaica's government reported that two of three US-deported citizens to Eswatini rejected offers to return to Jamaica, citing unwillingness to repatriate. The US has faced criticism for third-country deportations to Eswatini, a nation with authoritarian governance and human rights concerns. Jamaica is seeking diplomatic resolution with the US and Eswatini.

Jamaica's government confirmed two of its citizens deported by the US to Eswatini have rejected offers to return to Jamaica. The third citizen remains uncontacted, and Jamaica is working with the US and Eswatini to resolve the situation. The US deportations to Eswatini have faced criticism from human rights groups due to the kingdom's political environment.

President Trump launched new U.S. airstrikes against Iran after declaring the ceasefire over, prompting Iran to target U.S.-allied Kuwait and Qatar. Trump's mixed messaging on escalating military actions has increased uncertainty about the conflict's future, while Eswatini accepted more U.S.-deported individuals under immigration agreements.

Eswatini accepted 11 people deported from the US under a bilateral agreement to host third-country nationals, with the government stating their rights will be protected during temporary stays. The Trump administration has sent thousands of deportees to countries like Eswatini, Central African Republic, and Congo, drawing criticism over transparency and human rights concerns.

Eswatini has accepted a fourth group of 11 people deported from the United States under a bilateral agreement. The deportations are part of a migration crackdown.

Eswatini's Sexual and Gender Minorities group has fought the Swazi government for seven years to secure freedom of association. The government and king oppose LGBTI rights, restricting civil society organizations.

Zimbabwe's ambassador to Mozambique and Eswatini, Victor Matemadanda, has died. He was also a Zanu PF political commissar.

The HIV drug Lenacapavir, offering over 99% protection and administered twice yearly, is set for mass rollout in Southern Africa. The treatment has been approved after years of research and will be distributed across South Africa, Zambia, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, and Mozambique.

Rights lawyers filed a case against Equatorial Guinea at Africa’s top human rights body, accusing it of deporting U.S. migrants to countries where they face persecution. The case involves 14 African migrants deported from the U.S. to Equatorial Guinea between November 2025 and April 2026, with advocates calling it a landmark challenge to third-country deportation practices.

Rights lawyers filed a case against Equatorial Guinea with Africa’s top human rights body, accusing it of violating rights by deporting U.S. deportees to countries where they face persecution. The case, led by groups like the Global Strategic Litigation Council, seeks to halt deportations and improve detention conditions, highlighting a pattern of third-country deportations by the U.S. under Trump administration policies.

Taiwan asserts its right to engage with the world after a visit to Eswatini, indicating a push for international recognition. The visit highlights Taiwan's efforts to expand its global presence. Taiwan seeks to strengthen its diplomatic ties and participate in international affairs.

Taiwan’s leader William Lai Ching-te is visiting Eswatini, the only African country that recognizes Taiwan, despite pressure from China to block the trip.

Taiwan's President William Lai Ching-te visited Eswatini and met with King Mswati III, despite opposition from China. The visit included signing trade agreements between the two nations.

Taiwan's leader Lai visited Eswatini, a trip delayed by overflight clearance issues. Eswatini remains the only African nation without China's tariff-free market access due to its diplomatic ties with Taiwan.

Taiwan's President Lai visited Eswatini, a trip delayed by overflight clearance issues. Eswatini is the only African nation without tariff-free access to China's market due to its diplomatic ties with Taiwan.

Taiwan's president visited Eswatini days after blaming China for a canceled trip. China criticized the visit as a 'stowaway-style escape farce.'

Taiwan's president visited Eswatini days after attributing a canceled trip to China. China criticized the visit as a 'stowaway-style escape farce', with the method of travel remaining unclear.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te canceled a planned trip to Eswatini amid pressure from Chinese authorities, highlighting Beijing's efforts to diplomatically isolate Taiwan. The incident underscores China's aggressive stance in asserting influence over Taiwan's international engagements.

Taiwan's president, Lai Ching-te, canceled his trip to Eswatini, the island's only African diplomatic ally, after Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar revoked overflight permits due to pressure from China. The visit was intended to mark the 40th anniversary of King Mswati III's accession.

Cambodian national Pheap Rom was deported by the US to Eswatini in 2025, joining other deportees in a maximum-security prison. He expressed surprise at being sent to Eswatini instead of Cambodia, emphasizing his right to due process.