Earlier this week, Swaziland was reported as ranking worse than Zimbabwe in terms of good governance. The fact that political parties are not allowed to participate in national elections is Swaziland's weakness. The government spokesperson claimed "boys" had written the analysis which came from the Mo Ibrahim Foundation. One can never expect an intelligent response from the government spin-doctors!
Sept 6 marks Independence Day in SD so Will Sommer, a American university student in Washington, D.C., celebrated the day by placing flyers in windshields and lampposts around the embassy. The ambassador's car windshield was not missed. Perhaps this will become an ongoing action. Will, thanks for assisting Swazi Solidarity.
The government of SD twists the new Constitution every-which-way so that royalty won't have to lose power. The progressives of the country stated long ago that the public consultation process was flawed and they knew the final produce would be a bogus document. Delay is the name of the game as traditionalist enjoys the status quo.
Sept 27 SD ranked worse than Zimbabwe
Sept 28 Why Sd ranked lower than Zim
Sept 6 '07 Info Flyer
Sept 28 Govt struggling to satisfy constitutional provisions
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Sunday, September 30, 2007
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