Long Live the King? Eswatini, Africa's Last Absolute Monarchy, Goes to Polls
Eswatini’s residents say that the polls will not bring any changes to the system and those elected are only serving an advisory role.
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Eswatini’s residents say that the polls will not bring any changes to the system and those elected are only serving an advisory role.
Eswatini, the continent's last remaining absolute monarchy, is once again preparing for a pivotal moment in its political history.
Lawmakers will serve in an advisory role to King Mswati III, Africa's last absolute monarch. Opposition groups are boycotting the vote.
Voters in Eswatini began casting their ballots on Friday for legislative elections taking place in Africa's last absolute monarchy.
Citizens of Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, voted on Friday in parliamentary elections that are seen as largely undemocratic.