SWAZILAND: The crescent of drought (AlertNet)

Source: IRIN November, often the rainiest month of the year in Swaziland, has left most of the country awash with flash floods; but in the eastern Lowveld, no rain has fallen, and the fear is of yet another drought year in which food aid will be needed.

Swaziland: The Crescent of Drought (AllAfrica.com)

November, often the rainiest month of the year, has left most of Swaziland awash with flash floods: but in the eastern Lowveld, no rain has fallen, and the fear is of yet another drought year in which food aid will be needed.

Swaziland: Critical Journalists Could Be Viewed As 'Supporting Terrorists' And Arrested, Warns Attorney General (AllAfrica.com)

On 17 November 2008, Swaziland's Attorney General, Majahenkhaba Dlamini, warned that journalists who report critically against the government would be viewed as supporting "terrorists" and arrested.

Swaziland: Opposition Leader Charged (New York Times)

Mario Masuku, an opposition leader in Swaziland, which bans political parties, was charged with terrorism after his arrest over the weekend.

Swaziland: TV Cameraman Harassed, Camera Confiscated (AllAfrica.com)

Phesheya Sibiya, a cameraperson employed by the privately-owned Channel Swazi television station, was harassed and had his camera confiscated by a traditional group performing "sacred" rituals for King Mswati III.

Swaziland: Attorney General Warns Outspoken Journalists They Could Be Arrested for 'Supporting Terrorism' (AllAfrica.com)

Reporters Without Borders condemns the attorney general's threatening remarks to journalists on 17 November. He said journalists who criticise the government could be arrested under a new anti-terrorism law that has just been used to crack down on opposition groups.

Angola/Swaziland: Under 20 Males Team Beat Swaziland (AllAfrica.com)

The Angolan under 20 males squad on Saturday beat Swaziland by 3-1, a match held in 1º de Maio field, in the Angolan province of Malanje, for the inaugural round of the FESA Tournament.

Detained Swazi Opposition Leader Refuses To Seek Bail (Nasdaq)

MBABANE, Swaziland (AFP)--Swaziland opposition leader Mario Masuku, who was arrested last weekend on terrorism charges, has decided not to seek bail for his release from prison, a senior party official said Wednesday.

Mauritius best, Guinea Bissau worst for African children: report (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Mauritius and Namibia are the best African nations for children to live in, while Guinea Bissau and Eritrea are the worst, according to a report released in Nairobi on Thursday.

Masuku refusing to seek bail (News 24 South Africa)

Swaziland opposition leader Mario Masuku, who was arrested on terrorism charges, has decided not to seek bail for his release from prison, a party official says.