The Kingdom of Swaziland isn't exactly to the forefront of African politics, let alone global current affairs, but King Mswati III is notorious as one of the last remaining absolute monarchs, with multiple wives, crushing any political opposition to his autocratic rule, and violating numerous articles of human rights. Now, the King has decreed that the country should change its name, declaring it to be the"Kingdom of eSwatini":
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