Eswatini
News from Eswatini
US deportations to African countries unlawful and exploit suffering, rights group says
More than 500 migrants have been expelled from the US to African countries, HRW says, citing US data.
October 8, 2026Liberia agrees to accept 1,200 foreign deportees from the US
Liberia says the deal is a "humanitarian arrangement" and is receiving no compensation.
August 19, 2026Eleven more Trump deportees arrive in Eswatini from the United States, lawyer says - Reuters
Eleven more Trump deportees arrive in Eswatini from the United States, lawyer says Reuters
July 8, 2026US calls Taiwan 'trusted and capable' partner, praises its ties with Eswatini - Reuters
US calls Taiwan 'trusted and capable' partner, praises its ties with Eswatini Reuters
May 4, 2026Taiwan president defiant as begins Eswatini trip; China calls him a 'rat' - Reuters
Taiwan president defiant as begins Eswatini trip; China calls him a 'rat' Reuters
May 3, 2026Taiwan president visits Eswatini days after blaming China for cancelled trip
It is unclear how he reached Eswatini. China described his visit as a "stowaway-style escape farce".
May 2, 2026Taiwan president arrives in Eswatini after blaming China for cancellation of prior trip - Reuters
Taiwan president arrives in Eswatini after blaming China for cancellation of prior trip Reuters
May 2, 2026China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation
The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.
May 1, 2026Taiwan president cancels trip after African countries revoke flight permits
Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace to Lai's plane.
April 22, 2026DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US
The Congolese government stresses those expelled from the US are only in the country temporarily.
April 18, 2026DR Congo agrees to take deportees from the US
The country will start receiving deportees from this month but has not said how many they will accept.
April 6, 2026Congo in talks with US over third-country deportations, sources say - Reuters
Congo in talks with US over third-country deportations, sources say Reuters
April 3, 2026