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Eswatini government faces court challenge for accepting US deportees
The Gazette - Colorado
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MBABANE (Reuters) -Human rights lawyers and activists have sued the government of Eswatini for making a secretive deal with President Donald Trump's administration to accept third-country deportees from the U.S., which they claim was...
Team South Africa’s Ashlynn Norman heads to COSASSA Games in Eswatini
Alberton Record
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August 24, 2025
Sixteen-year-old Ashlynn Norman, a Grade 11 learner at Hoërskool Marais Viljoen, continues to make waves in South African athletics. After a standout performance at the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games in Swakopmund,...
Dangote Retains Title as Africa’s Wealthiest Man
Arise News
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August 24, 2025
Africa’s richest man and Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has once again retained his position as Africa’s wealthiest man, according to Forbes, with a net worth of $24.4 billion and ranking 88th globally. The latest ranking, released over...
Eswatini not a dumping site – MPs
Eswatini Observer
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August 22, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesMBABANE – Members of Parliament have warned that Eswatini should not be used as a dumping site for ozone-depleting substances. This was stated during the adoption of the Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs...
Beyond African Union Governance, Peace
This Day
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August 24, 2025
and Security Frameworks: Sorrow and Fear Bola A. Akinterinwa The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has set up a High-level Panel of Eminent Experts to conduct a Comprehensive Review of the African Union...
Again, Dangote Retains Position as Africa’s Wealthiest Man, Tops Forbes’ Real-time Billionaires’ List
This Day
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August 24, 2025
Africa’s richest man and Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has once again retained his position as Africa’s wealthiest man, topping Forbes’ Real-time Billionaires List with a net worth of $24.4 billion and ranking 88th globally. The latest...
Afghanistan Faces Highest Unemployment Rate Citizens Seek Jobs
MENAFN
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN- Pajhwok Afghan News) KABUL (Pajhwok): Based on the World Bank's data, Afghanistan ranks 21st among countries with the highest unemployment rates in 2024. Afghan citizens are calling for more job opportunities, while experts say addressing...
King’s Spokesperson says Prime Minister Russell Dlamini deprived himself an opportunity to defend and communicate his policies by attempting to ignore Swaziland News, a journalist cannot be banned.
Swaziland News
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By Musa Mdluli MBABANE:Percy Simelane, the King’s Spokesperson says, banning a journalist is like depriving yourself an opportunity to defend or properly communicate a position. Reacting to an earlier report suggesting that, the Prime Minister is...
AFRIMA 2025: Burna Boy, Davido, Rema make nominees list
Realnews Magazine
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August 28, 2025
Entertainment THE Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) on Wednesday unveiled its 2025 nominees featuring Davido, Burna Boy, El Grande Toto, Rema, Fally Ipupa, Shallipopi, Himra, Moliy, Ayra Starr, Jux, and Mia Guissé. Mr Michael Osunnuyi, the PR and Media...
Rwanda takes seven migrants under US deportation deal: govt
East Coast Radio
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"The first group of seven vetted migrants arrived in Rwanda in mid-August... Three of the individuals have expressed a desire to return to their home countries, while four wish to stay and build lives in Rwanda," government spokesperson Yolande...
Davido, Burna Boy Lead As AFRIMA Awards Releases Nominees
Naija News
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August 28, 2025
Naija News reports that the nominees include established performers such as Davido, Burna Boy, Fally Ipupa, El Grande Toto, DJ Maphorisa, and Amr Diab. Rising artistes like Shallipopi, Himra, Moliy, Ayra Starr, Juma Jux, and Senegal’s Mia Guissé...
Dangote remains Africa’s richest man – Forbes
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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August 23, 2025
Aliko Dangote has once again cemented his place as Africa’s wealthiest man, topping Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires List with a net worth of $24.4 billion and ranking 88th globally. The latest ranking, released on Saturday, underscores Dangote’s...
Mozambique Emerging as Entertainment Hub for Eswatini Artists
Eswatini Observer
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August 21, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesMozambique is rapidly emerging as a vibrant entertainment hub, offering a dynamic platform for local artists to shine. The neighbouring country’s growing music scene has attracted top creatives from Eswatini and beyond,...
Is Africa becoming the US dumping ground for migrants?
Deutsche Welle
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August 22, 2025
US President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration is a cornerstone of his domestic policy, forming part of his controversial campaign pledge to carry out "the largest deportation operation in American history." Deporting those migrants...
“I WON’T GO TO JAIL MY FATHER IS A JUDGE:Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala blocks arrest of SwaziPharm Director Kareem Ashraff in a multibillion drugs shortage case linking her suspended daughter Pholile Maphalala.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala allegedly violated the judicial code of conduct by presiding over a warrant of arrest application filed by the Director of Public Prosecutions(DPP) and the Anti Corruption...
HIV Leading Killer Among Eswatini Men, Diabetes Among Women
Eswatini Observer
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August 23, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe 2024 Annual Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Report shows that HIV remains the leading cause of death among men in Eswatini, while diabetes mellitus is the most common cause among women. The report, launched by...
Minister Nxumalo Declares Baha’i School Privatisation Final Despite Dispute
Eswatini Observer
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August 21, 2025
Reading Time: 3 minutesMinister Owen Nxumalo insists his decision to privatise Baha’i Schools is final, sparking a dispute with PS Mnisi over legality and authority. Minister of Education and Training Owen Nxumalo has reaffirmed his decision to...
Rwanda Receives First Group Of Migrants Under US Deportation Deal
Channels TV
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August 28, 2025
A first group of seven migrants has arrived in Rwanda as part of a deal to accept deportees from the United States, the Rwandan government said Thursday. “The first group of seven vetted migrants arrived in Rwanda in mid-August… Three of the...
Africa’s response to Trump’s migrant relocation plan reveals deep divisions
Business Insider Africa
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August 21, 2025
The divided response highlights the continent’s competing priorities, balancing diplomatic ties with Washington against domestic concerns over sovereignty, security, and human rights. Reports from CBS, shared by the BBC, suggested that Washington...
FULL LIST: South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria dominate Africa’s billionaire chart
Punch
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August 23, 2025
South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria have emerged as the dominant countries on the continent’s wealth ladder, according to Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires Index. As monitored by PUNCH Online on Saturday, the ranking shows that South Africa leads with...