Tuesday 7 August in Malaysia King Mswati III tells the world that (previously banned) political parties are allowed in Swaziland.
Monday 13 August Swaziland newspapers report the king (now back home) saying that nothing has changed.
So what happened between Tuesday and Monday? If I was a betting man I’d have a hundred bucks to say that the shadowy cadre of people who ‘advise;’ the king reminded him that political parties would give Swazis a choice to vote them out.
On another note, still in Malaysia: the king told journalists that the issue of poverty is high on Swaziland's agenda. He was asked by a reporter how many poor people there were in Swaziland. To find out what he said, click here
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