Formerly known as Swaziland, Africa s last absolute monarchy has been rocked by demonstrations that prompted authorities to deploy the army and throttle the internet.
One person died and at least 80 people were injured in pro-democracy protests in eSwatini on Wednesday, as African nations deployed envoys to the kingdom to try to stem the unrest.
In the midst of mounting frustration in the kingdom, Eswatini has been on high alert amid weeks of rolling mass action calling for an end to the regime under King Mswati III.