Eswatini
Tracked across 13 events · 178 articles · First seen Dec 01, 2025 · Last active May 28, 2026
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Impact: Eswatini is among the first African nations to roll out lenacapavir for HIV prevention, having received 1,000 doses.
Dec 01, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te canceled a planned trip to Eswatini, Taiwan's sole diplomatic ally in Africa, after Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar revoked flight permits for his aircraft. Taiwan's Presidential Office Secretary-General Pan Men-an stated that…
Impact: Eswatini, Taiwan's only diplomatic ally in Africa, was the intended destination for Lai Ching-te's visit, which was ultimately canceled. The government of Eswatini expressed regret but affirmed its longstanding bilateral relationship with Taiwan.
Apr 21, 2026 · 65 articles
International
China has announced a new zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries, effective from Friday until April 30, 2028. This move expands an existing duty-free scheme that previously covered 33 least-developed African nations. The policy aims…
Impact: Eswatini is the only African nation excluded from China's zero-tariff policy due to its diplomatic relations with Taiwan, highlighting the political implications of China's trade decisions.
Apr 28, 2026 · 13 articles
International
Impact: Eswatini is the only African country excluded from China's zero-tariff policy due to its diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
Feb 14, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Paraguay President Santiago Peña visited Taiwan to strengthen diplomatic relations, reaffirming Paraguay's commitment as Taiwan's only South American ally. The visit included military honors, meetings with President Lai Ching-te, and discussions on cooperation agreements in…
Impact: Eswatini is Taiwan's only ally in Africa, and a recent visit by Lai Ching-te was reportedly targeted by China to prevent overflight permits.
May 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
South Africa's Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, announced the arrival of an additional 2 million doses of the Dollvet Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine from Turkey, bringing the total imported doses since late February…
Impact: Eswatini is participating in regional cooperation efforts with South Africa to combat transboundary animal diseases like Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Sierra Leone has entered into a 'Third Country National Agreement' with the United States to accept hundreds of West African migrants being deported by the United States. The agreement, announced by Sierra Leone's foreign minister…
Impact: The United States has previously sent third-country deportees to Eswatini, and more than $32 million has been sent to this country for removals.
May 16, 2026 · 10 articles
International
Impact: Eswatini is one of several African nations with reportedly repressive governments and poor human rights records that have signed third-country deportation deals with the United States.
Apr 03, 2026 · 24 articles
International
Impact: Eswatini is mentioned as one of the African nations that have signed third-country deportation deals with the United States, despite having a repressive government and poor human rights records.
Apr 17, 2026 · 16 articles
International
Impact: Eswatini's newly appointed Ambassador to Azerbaijan was received by Ilham Aliyev, indicating diplomatic ties.
Apr 20, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Nigeria has assumed the chairmanship of the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) for May 2026. This marks Nigeria's return to the leadership of the 15-member body for the first time since December 2022.…
Impact: Eswatini is a current member of the African Union Peace and Security Council.
May 01, 2026 · 7 articles
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