By PETER DUBE More by this AuthorThe eSwatini government on Tuesday dismissed reports that King Mswati III had fled the country following the violent, pro-democracy protests that escalated on Monday. “His Majesty King Mswati III is in the country and continues to lead in working with government to advance the Kingdom’s goals,” Masuku told a virtual press conference. King Mswati III, however, was not present at the briefing. The Swaziland Solidarity Network, a pro-democracy lobby, later said the King had left the country amid the chaos. eSwatini government spokesperson Sabelo Dlamini further said “the reports about the king fleeing are completely untrue and fake”.

Source: Daily Nation June 29, 2021 11:37 UTC