Swaziland celebrates 40/40
Tomorrow Swazi’s will celebrate the 40th anniversary their nation’s independence from British rule. It’ll also mark the 40th birthday of the ruling monarch King Mswati III. But the celebration is surrounded by much controversy – Swaziland is one of the poorest African nations and yet it’s budget for the celebration are at a rumored $30 million. Some complain the king lives too extravagantly for a country where so many live [...]