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Taiwan offers aid to Eswatini, its last African ally

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Taiwan continues to provide financial and debt assistance to Eswatini, its sole remaining diplomatic ally in Africa. Eswatini, also known as Swaziland, is the continent's last absolute monarchy, a system of governance that aligns with Taiwan's continued recognition of the nation. Despite human rights concerns, including the assassination of lawyer Thulani Maseko, Taiwan has remained silent on the matter, prioritizing its diplomatic relationship. AI

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Taiwan offers aid to Eswatini, its last African ally

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alex Lo ·

    For its autocratic African ally, Taiwan bites its tongue and opens its wallet

    Eswatini probably does not register on most people’s mental maps. Its relatively recent name might sound unfamiliar as many people still know it as Swaziland. That it demands attention from pundits like yours truly has much to do with it being the only African country that still …

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