Taiwan’s leaders fear China’s pledge of $60 billion in assistance to Africa is a move to poach Swaziland, its last remaining diplomatic ally from the continent. Top Taiwanese officials are striving to improve ties with Swaziland as they are concerned that China’s colossal investment will pressure the tiny nation. “The ministry will keep a close eye on the issue, while doing our best to strengthen... 

Royal tradition: Swaziland's King Mswati III can choose a new wife at the annual Swazi Reed Dance British-educated King Mswati III wears leopardskin loincloths, has 13 wives and is feted by crowds of bare-breasted virgins. Last weekend, it was hard to think of anywhere in the world where the scenery could have been more beautiful or life felt more serene than in the mountain kingdom of Swaziland. The...