VOICED: Anti-monarch protests grow in Swaziland

Swaziland, Africa's last absolute monarchy, faces an economic crisis. King Mswati III, with a personal fortune, is criticized for the nation's financial woes. Cultural practices like the re-dance highlight the king's influence. Critics, including South Africa's Cosatu, demand political reforms. Protests are met with police force, yet the movement persists. Swaziland's people endure poverty and low life expectancy, signaling a readiness for change.

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