King Mswati III of Swaziland has announced the renaming the country "the Kingdom of eSwatini". The monarch announced the officia...
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King Mswati III of Swaziland has announced the renaming the country "the Kingdom of eSwatini".
The monarch announced the official change in a stadium during celebrations for the 50th anniversary of Swazi independence.The celebrations also marked the king's 50th birthday.
The new name, eSwatini, means "land of the Swazis". The change was unexpected, but King Mswati has been referring to Swaziland as for years as eSwatini.
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It was the name the king used when he addressed the UN general assembly in 2017 and at the state opening of the country's parliament in 2014.
Swaziland's leadership has been criticised by human rights activists for banning political parties discriminating against women.
The BBC's Nomsa Maseko in Swaziland says the announcement of the name change has angered some in the country, who believe the king should focus more on the nation's sluggish economy.
The son of Sobhuza II, who reigned for 82 years, King Mswati currently has 15 wives. According to official biographers, his father took 125 wives during his reign.
The king, known as Ngwenyama or "the lion", is known for his many wives and for his adherence to traditional dress. - BBC
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