Royal Health Watch: A newly surfaced video of King Mswati III at a formal ceremony has sparked fresh concern after he appeared noticeably slimmer than usual, with no official health update from the palace. Gender-Based Violence: South African traditional healer Nkosikhona “Phakel’umthakathi” Ndabandaba urged men to take responsibility for protecting girls and women from GBV during the 2026 Reed Dance at Ludzidzini. Reed Dance & Culture: Thousands of maidens gathered at Ludzidzini for Umhlanga, with the event again highlighting Swazi cultural traditions and the monarch’s role in selecting a new wife. AU Conflict Warning: Eswatini’s leadership urged the African Union to act faster on conflict warnings, saying delays between “knowing and acting” cost lives. Transport Safety: South Africa’s National Consumer Commission announced a recall of 2,275 Ford Ranger Double Cabs (including some exported to Eswatini) over a side-airbag defect that could injure occupants; repairs are set to be free. Sports—CAF: Nsingizini Hotspurs face Scottland FC in a CAF Champions League tie, while Eswatini’s junior Magagula scored twice for Maniema Union in the DRC. Regional Football: Malawi’s U-23 coach Bob Mpinganjira was appointed after a club suspension, with Eswatini listed as an early qualifier opponent. Taiwan Ties: TaiwanPlus reports Taiwan plans about US$31 million for an industrial park in Eswatini, pending lawmakers’ approval.