Category: International News

BRUSSELS – The Kingdom of Eswatini officially handed over the chairmanship of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) to the Solomon Islands during a ceremony held at the Bureau of the Council of Ministers – Bureau du Conseil des Ministres. The leadership transition marks a significant moment for the Organisation, with Eswatini’s […]

BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – The Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini has reiterated its firm support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the upcoming United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP30, which is held in Belém, Brazil. In a statement released by Eswatini Government, the administration expressed its belief that tackling the global […]

BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – The climate crisis came into sharp focus in Belem as world leaders confronted numbers that can no longer be ignored. Africa contributes less than 4 percent of global greenhouse emissions, yet carries the heaviest climate burden. For Eswatini alone, delivering its climate commitments will require over E40 billion, while the […]

BY MBONGENI NDLELA MOROCCO — The Kingdom of Eswatini and the Kingdom of Morocco have opened a new chapter of collaboration, marking the inaugural session of the Joint Commission for Cooperation in Rabat on October 29, 2025. The milestone event was co-chaired by Her Excellency Pholile Shakantu, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of […]

BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – After an intense week of global economic diplomacy in Washington D.C., Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg returns home with renewed optimism for Eswatini’s development journey. Behind the boardroom discussions and G20 sessions lies a story of purpose, a small nation steadily redefining its economic future. The meetings, hosted by the […]

BY MBONGENI NDLELA MBABANE – Eswatini’s voice rang strong and confident on the global economic stage this past week, as Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg wrapped up a successful participation at the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington D.C. Representing both the Kingdom and the African Union (AU), Rijkenberg showcased Eswatini’s growing reputation […]

BY MBONO MDLULI MBABANE – Following the outstanding success of Eswatini’s participation in the 2025 Paris Design Fashion Week, the European Union (EU), the International Trade Centre (ITC), and the Government of Eswatini, in collaboration with Alliance Française, are bringing the celebrated INDALO Exhibition to Eswatini — a showcase of the nation’s finest craftsmanship, creativity, […]

BY MBONGENI NDLELA ROME, ITALY —The Kingdom of Eswatini has reached a major milestone in its agricultural and food security journey. Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has officially signed a Host Country Agreement with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), paving the way for the establishment of a fully-fledged FAO representation […]