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Why are countries accepting deportees from the US?
IOL
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Several poor countries, mostly in Africa, have agreed to take deportees from the United States as part of President Donald Trump's crackdown on undocumented migrants. What motivates them? The African nations of Rwanda, South Sudan and Eswatini...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
King Mswati calls for permanent seats in the United Nations(UN) Security Council, says African continent must be empowered to contribute in resolving global conflicts.
Swaziland News
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By Zweli Martin Dlamini JAPAN:King Mswati has amplified the ongoing calls for the African continent to have two(2) permanent seats in the United Nations(UN) Security Council saying, this will empower the continent to play a significant role in...
Sibo Pilson Set for Fiery Return to Swazi Rally 2025
Eswatini Observer
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August 23, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesCountdown to the Rally As the countdown begins for the much-anticipated Swazi Rally 2025, set to roar into life from August 29 to 31 at Riders Ranch, excitement is building among bikers, fans, and entertainers. One of the...
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The Blackstone Valley Call & Times - Rhode Island
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August 28, 2025
Hundreds honor 2 children killed and 17 people wounded in shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school RICHFIELD, Minn. (AP) — Just hours after a shooter opened fire through the windows of a Catholic church in Minneapolis, hundreds were crowding...
world Eswatini government faces court challenge for accepting US deportees
Asiaone
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August 23, 2025
MBABANE - 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 US, which they claim was unconstitutional. The...
Eswatini Food Producers Invited to Exhibit at Taiwan’s Kaohsiung Food Show 2025
Eswatini Observer
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August 20, 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA) has called on local food and beverage businesses to apply for participation at the Kaohsiung Food Show (KFS) 2025 in Taiwan. The trade fair is scheduled for October 23–26 at...
Gov't pursuing early return of Jamaican man deported by US to Eswatini, says Johnson Smith
The Gleaner
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August 22, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs Kamina Johnson Smith says support is being provided to the Jamaican man who was deported to the African nation of Eswatini by the United States, noting that efforts are ongoing to have him returned to Jamaica. The...
Is Africa becoming the US's dumping ground of migrants?
Deutsche Welle
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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...
Efforts Still Underway to Return Jamaican Deportee from Eswatini
Nationwide 90FM
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August 22, 2025
Foreign Affairs Minister, Kamina Johnson Smith, says efforts are still underway to return a Jamaican national who was deported by the US to the southern African kingdom of Eswatini. The man is identified as Isaac Etoria. Etoria was among five...
Eswatini Investigates ‘Cat’ Matlala’s Alleged National ID
Eswatini Observer
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August 20, 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMinistry of Home Affairs Communications Officer, Mlandvo Dlamini, says investigations into the alleged issuing of an Eswatini national identification (ID) to controversial South African ‘crime boss’ Vusimuti ‘Cat’ Matlala...
King Mswati III lands safely in Tokyo for TICAD9 Summit
Eswatini Observer
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August 20, 2025
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHis Majesty King Mswati III, accompanied by Inkhosikati LaMatsebula, yesterday landed safely at the Haneda International Airport in Tokyo, Japan. The King is in Japan to attend the 9th Tokyo International Conference on...
Rwanda says 7 deportees arrived from the US in August under agreement with Washington
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Seven migrants were transferred from the United States to Rwanda in August under a deportation agreement with the U.S., authorities in the East African country said Thursday. Rwanda said earlier in August it would accept up...