Mswati III has reigned as King of Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, since April 25, 1986, presiding over sub-Saharan Africa's last remaining absolute monarchy. He rules largely by decree, appoints the prime minister and cabinet, and has faced periodic pro-democracy protests calling for constitutional reform and the legalization of opposition political parties, which remain banned under the current system.
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Mswati III (born Makhosetive Dlamini; 19 April 1968) is the Ngwenyama (King) of Eswatini and head of the Swazi royal family since 1986.
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19 April 1968
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1968-04-19
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He rules largely by decree, appoints the prime minister and cabinet, and has faced periodic pro-democracy protests calling for constitutional reform and the legalization of opposition political parties, which remain banned under the current system.
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Mswati III (born Makhosetive Dlamini; 19 April 1968) is the Ngwenyama (King) of Eswatini and head of the Swazi royal family since 1986.
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