Hundreds of protesters across Eswatini returned to the streets in opposition to the continued existence of the country's government, recognized as the last absolute monarchy in Africa. Demonstrators set fire to assets and businesses belonging to King Mswati, following brutal repression by security forces and police.
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Hundreds of demonstrators across Eswatini protested to demand democracy in Africa's last absolute monarchy. After police brutally attacked various gatherings, participants began to target assets and businesses owned by the king.
Hundreds of protesters across Eswatini took to the streets in opposition to the country's government, the last remaining absolute monarchy of Africa. Demonstrators clashed with police and the military, setting fire to businesses and assets of the king and royal family.
Protesters in Mbabane took to the streets in opposition to the government of Eswatini, the last absolute monarchy of Africa, demanding the implementation of democracy and justice for Thabani Nkomonye, a student murdered by police. Demonstrators lit fires and blocked roads, shutting down key roads in order to cause as much disruption as possible.
Hundreds of protesters across Eswatini returned to the streets in a wave of anti-monarchy unrest following the police murder of a young man, demanding democracy be implemented in Africa's last absolute monarchy. Demonstrators blocked roads and clashed with police, also blockading and defending the homes of pro-democracy activists.
Hundreds of protesters in Msunduza, part of the Hhohho District in Eswatini, took to the streets in opposition to the country's absolute monarchy and in support of the Communist Party, riding a wave of unrest after the police murder of a young man in May. After police attacked the demonstration, the crowd set fire to businesses owned partially or fully by King Mswati.
Protesters in the Swazi town of Mafutseni took to the streets against the monarchy of Eswatini and in support of the nation's Communist Party, demanding democracy and socialism. Demonstrators decried the King's refusal to acknowledge petitions submitted previously, as well as his dictatorial rule over the country.