Fifteen months after the murder of political activist Thulani Maseko, the political reform movement he ably led also seems to have died.
The prevalence of trafficking and financial crimes highlights the urgency of better controls and regional cooperation.
The elections were quite well run, say the African Union and SADC. But to what end?
Without Maseko’s leadership, the Multi-Stakeholder Forum that pushes for democratic change shows signs of falling apart.
Some Southern African states show that you can vote against Russian aggression and still remain non-aligned.
The murder of the human rights defender and political activist could be a turning point – but which way?
This week’s summit should appoint a special envoy to assert SADC’s position and revive the national dialogue.
SADC should distinguish between this sideshow and the people of Eswatini’s long struggle for democracy and human rights.
The top-down traditional meeting between Eswatini’s king and his subjects cannot be the format for serious political dialogue.
SADC should urgently mediate a dialogue process that’s seen as credible by all parties in the country.
The region desperately needs climate adaptation funds but loses out to countries with strong institutional capacity and competitive markets.
Bhutan is a model for transitioning from absolute to constitutional monarchy, but time for this option is running out.
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