After three decades on the throne, Eswatini’s King is facing perhaps the most intense challenge to his rule as anti-monarchy protests turn violent. This article is publishd by German media company Deutsche Welle. Here is an excerpt:

Security forces in the small southern African kingdom of Eswatini on Tuesday fired gunshots and tear gas to disperse pro-democracy demonstrations, witnesses said.

Anger against Eswaitini’s King Mswati III has been building for years in the country. However, protests against him are rare.

The government said Tuesday it has imposed a curfew from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. and ordered businesses to close by 3:30 p.m.

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