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NEWS ABOUT: Swaziland

Swaziland stories: 3 news summaries

(Newser) - Swaziland King Mswati III sent several of his 13 wives on a multi-million-dollar shopping spree in the Mideast and Europe while two-thirds of his subjects continue to suffer in abject poverty, reports the Times of London. The move has triggered sharp criticism in Britain, which provides the impoverished nation with... More »

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Africa • HIV • polygamy • aid • starvation • poverty • Swaziland • King Mswati III • shopping spree

African Lawmaker Calls for 'Branding' HIV Sufferers

Swaziland MP slammed for suggesting compulsory testing, warning logos

May 26, 09 4:31 AM CDT
(Newser) - A member of Swaziland's parliament has come under fire for suggesting making HIV tests compulsory and branding warning logos on the buttocks of those with the disease, the Telegraph reports. "Before having sex with anyone, people will have to check their partners' buttocks before proceeding," he explained. Health... More »

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Africa • HIV • HIV/AIDS • AIDS prevention • AIDS epidemic • Swaziland

Swazi King's Birthday Bash
Infuriates
Suffering Public

Ruler spends fortune to celebrate turning 40

Sep 6, 08 5:29 AM CDT
(Newser) - Swaziland's king is throwing a lavish 40th birthday party for himself and the kingdom this weekend—and Swazis are seething over the extravagance, the New York Times reports. The day marking the double birthday has been dubbed the "40-40 Celebration." But critics of the monarchy point out there's... More »

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Africa • AIDS • monarchy • king • Swaziland

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