s highest infection rate Swaziland has the miserable distinction of the highest HIV rate in the world, with more than one in four adults estimated to be carrying the virus. It accounts for nearly half the deaths of children under five. While neighbouring countries have made inroads against the disease, the mountain kingdom of 1 million people continues to suffer setbacks, partly due to cultural norms...
s "unique and ancient traditions". They call Mswati an African Nero fiddling while his country burns, an arrogant playboy relishing banquets, fast cars and private jets while many of his million subjects go hungry. They blame rituals, in which old men take child brides and celebrate promiscuity, for helping spread Aids. They say the "old ways" do not justify fascist tendencies and the evisceration...
s last absolute monarchy to ban Facebook and Twitter users from insulting King Mswati III Swaziland is planning a censorship law that will ban Facebook and Twitter users from criticising its autocratic ruler, King Mswati III. Africa's last absolute monarch is facing growing protests over his undemocratic regime, which has pushed the tiny mountain kingdom to the brink of bankruptcy. But Mswati's justice...