Incoming Chargé d’Affaires Earl Miller joined the U.S. Embassy Eswatini as Head of Mission in January 2023. A retired career member of the U.S. Senior Foreign Service, he served as U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh from 2018 to 2022. He served as U.S. Ambassador to Botswana and U.S. Representative to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) …
Read More» July 1, 2021 Dialogue needed to calm tensions The EU, UK and U.S. Missions in Eswatini are concerned and deeply saddened by the violence and civil unrest across the country. We urge the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini to exercise restraint and to respect human rights. We urge protestors to demonstrate and voice their …
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March 4, 2021 Eswatini, United States, and Taiwan Deepen Private Sector and Entrepreneurship Partnerships MBABANE – The U.S. Embassy in the Kingdom of Eswatini is pleased to join with the Taiwan Embassy and Eswatini’s Ministry of Commerce to explore private sector and entrepreneurship opportunities in Eswatini. Today, the U.S. Embassy hosted a virtual Partnership Opportunity …
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March 4, 2021 Ambassador Maloney Presents Letter of Credence to King Mswati III Your Majesty, King Mswati III, It is my honor to present to you my Letter of Credence as the United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Eswatini, as well as the Letter of Recall of my predecessor. I am proud to have …
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On March 15, 2020, Peace Corps Director Judy Olsen announced the suspension of all volunteer activities globally due to the COVID-19 outbreak and related travel constraints and school closures. Following on evacuations that have taken place in certain countries, all Peace Corps volunteers worldwide are now being evacuated. As a result of this announcement, Peace …
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Honorable Minister of Justice, Honorable Minister of Health, UNICEF Representative All protocols observed It is an honor to be with you today to launch the new One Stop Centers—a critically important resource for survivors of gender-based violence, or GBV, to find help, counseling, and comfort during a time of extreme distress. Today, I am proud …
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Siyanivusela Bekunene It is an honor to be here today, and to be surrounded by so many smart, dedicated women who are changing the landscape of leadership in this country. Everyone in this room is fighting for the voice of women in Eswatini and demonstrating extraordinary courage and leadership in your communities every day. I …
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The Regional Education Officer Inspectors present The School’s Manager The School’s Management Board The Chief’s representative Community leaders The Honorable Member of Parliament The School Committee The Headteacher, teachers Students Sanibonani bekunene (Greetings) It is an honor to join you today in the commissioning of Malangeni Alliance Primary School’s electric borehole pump project. Through the …
Read More» VOTING IN 2020 U.S. ELECTIONS Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the …
Read More» Any individuals with pending consular appointments who (1) were physically present within the People’s Republic of China, excluding the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, within the last 14 days, (2) are experiencing flu-like symptoms, or (3) believe they have may have been exposed to the novel coronavirus, are strongly encouraged to postpone …
Read More» Location: Eswatini Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. …
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Representative of His Excellency, the Right Honorable Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Eswatini, Their Royal Highnesses, Program Director, Chiefs, Regional Administrators, Honorable Ministers, Members of Both Houses of Parliament, United Nations Resident Coordinator, Representatives of the United Nations Family, Her Excellency, EU Ambassador to Eswatini, Chairperson and Council Members of NERCHA, Executive Director of …
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Honourable Minister of Health, Senator Lizzie Nkosi National Commissioner of Police Hhohho Regional Administrator Principal Regional Health Administrator Senior Health and Police Officers Present PEPFAR team members Implementing Partners Ladies and Gentlemen Good Morning. It is an honour for me to be part of this important event today launching two Police Wellness Clinics in the …
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Ministry of ICT Representative The Director of Eswatini National Library Services – Ms. Jabu Hlophe Program Director (Startup Grind Director/Facilitator) – Ms. Bertha Sithole Participants Members of the Media, Ladies and Gentlemen, Sanibonani. Congratulations for completing this Entrepreneur Incubator program! Our hope is that this program has empowered you with new skills and confidence to …
Read More» Prime Minister Members of the Media, Ladies and Gentlemen, Sanibonani. Eswatini has achieved incredible successes in the fight against HIV and AIDS. The U.S. Government has been honored to partner with the government and people of Eswatini, under the leadership of the Prime Minister’s Office and NERCHA, in a joint endeavor to stop this disease …
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Protocols Representatives of businesses, Non-Governmental Organizations and Civil Society, Women’s organizations, Members of the community. I am honored to be part of this event to celebrate the important and varied work of the Moya Centre. It is inspiring to see all the beneficiaries and partners here today, who have come together to showcase their projects …
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Regional Administrator; Chiefs; Tindvuna Temphakatsi Good Morning. I am excited and honored to be here today and to join you for this training on the Sexual Offenses and Domestic Violence, or SODV, Act of 2018. We at the U.S. Embassy have learned through our work on HIV and AIDS the tremendous role that chiefs can …
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Protocols I am honored to join you for this training of women in leadership. We tend to think of leadership as an individual quality. If I asked you who leads my country, I suspect you would think only of my country’s president. But my country, like many other countries around the world, is actually led …
Read More» Manzini Regional Administrator; Cebile Dlamini, Secretary General of Swaziland Rural Women’s Assembly; Representatives of Non-Governmental Organizations and Civil Society, Good morning. I am honored to be part of this event to celebrate and raise the voices of rural women in Eswatini. I applaud the work of Swaziland Rural Women’s Assembly to break barriers for women, …
Read More» Minister for Health Senior Government Officials It is an honor to be with you today to mark the launch of Breast and Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. I trust you are familiar with the U.S. Government’s work in the fight against HIV and AIDS, but you may be less aware that this work has expanded to …
Read More» Eswatini makes progress in eliminating child labor In 2018, Eswatini made progress toward eliminating the worst forms of child labor according to a newly released report from the U.S. Department of Labor. In the 18th annual edition of the U.S. report ‘Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor’, U.S. Department of Labor investigators found …
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Your Royal Highness, Prince David, Representative of His Majesty the King; Emakosikati, Your Royal Highnesses; Honorable Chiefs; Royal Councilors; Honorable Ministers; Excellencies, Members of the Diplomatic Corps; Honorable Members of Parliament; Honorable Members of the Judiciary; Members of the Media; Distinguished Guests; Friends; Thank you for joining us, once again, as we commemorate our nation’s …
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Op-Ed by Ambassador Lisa J Peterson Thoughts from a “Sleepy Donor” An article in one of the national dailies recently declared: “Corruption Rife in Eswatini – USA.” This article, which bore a striking resemblance to a piece on AllAfrica.com, presented the U.S. Department of State’s annual Human Rights Report as if it was predominantly focused …
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Honorable Minister for Economic Planning and Development, Dr. Tambo Gina, Honorable Minister for Health, Senator Lizzy Nkosi, Honorable Minister of Finance, Neal Rijkenberg, NERCHA Director, Principal Secretaries, Senior Government Officials, USAID Mission Director, John Groarke, Members of the Press, Ladies and Gentlemen – Today ushers in a new phase of the U.S.-Eswatini partnership, as we …
Read More» Manzini Regional Secretary Umphakatsi Representative Isibuko Global Directors and International Governing Board Isibuko South Africa Branch Board of Directors’ Chairperson Mrs. Evelyn K. Seitisho and Eswatini Board of Directors UNESWA Centre of Community services Mbulazi Nursery NAMBOARD The Constituency Council and the Honorable Member of Parliament Isibuko Ekudzeni Bomake and the community at large Siyanivusela …
Read More» Location: Manzini Event: The Swaziland United Democratic Front (SUDF) and other groups are planning a march in Manzini on Friday, May 3, 2019, calling for a People’s Parliament. SUDF is expecting 1,000 participants in this event. Disruptions of pedestrian and vehicular traffic are likely. U.S. Embassy personnel have been advised to avoid the demonstration …
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Honorable Minister of Health, Acting Regional Administrator for Shiselweni, Mr Zwakele Dlamini Program Director, Dr Vusi Magagula WHO Representative, Members of UN Agencies, Representatives from the NGO community, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen Siyanivusela Bekunene – We are gathered once again to affirm our commitment to eliminating tuberculosis in Eswatini and around the world. TB …
Read More» Locations: Eight cities in Eswatini: Mbabane Manzini Nhlangano Siteki Pigg’s Peak Mankayane Hlathikhulu Madlangempisi Event: The Swaziland National Association of Teachers, other organizations, and some labor unions, are planning coordinated strikes and protest actions throughout Eswatini on Monday, January 28, 2019, at the above locations. U.S. Embassy personnel have been advised to avoid areas of …
Read More» Remarks by National Security Advisor Ambassador John R. Bolton on the The Trump Administration’s New Africa Strategy https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/remarks-national-security-advisor-ambassador-john-r-bolton-trump-administrations-new-africa-strategy/
Read More» Embassy of the United States of America Public Diplomacy Office October 23, 2018 Op-Ed by Ambassador Lisa J Peterson Constitution Matters I am disappointed, disheartened, and disturbed that parliamentary appointments made by the Palace disregard explicit provisions of the country’s constitution. The terms are quite simple: among the members of the House of Assembly appointed by …
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Her Royal Highness, the Inkhosikati, Honorable Minister of Education and Training Honorable Member of Parliament, The Regional Education Officer and staff members, The Constituency Council, Teachers, The School Committee, Parents and students, Siyanivusela Bekunene! I am pleased to join you today for the handover ceremony of the borehole project at Ekuphileni KwaSesitjeni Skills Centre. This …
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Last week, Ambassador Peterson officially launched a borehole water system worth E68,000 at Ekuphileni KwaSesitjeni Skills Centre, which also benefits students and teachers of Esitjeni Primary School. The project has been funded through the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program, which is specifically designed by the U.S. government to assist community groups in developing projects that will …
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Do you know English is a passing subject in the Kingdom of Eswatini? Ambassador Peterson visited the Ministry of Education and Training to launch this year’s Spelling Bee Competition, which is aimed at improving the overall performance of learners. The Embassy, in partnership with Mobi Mart Media and Macmillian Education, is sponsoring communication, study materials, …
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Liyana the Movie is finally here! Last month, we welcomed the directors, film crew, and stars of the award-winning American-directed, Swazi-based film LIYANA, for a reception and screening at MovieZone. The film follows a Swazi girl, Liyana, who embarks on a dangerous quest to rescue her young twin brothers. This animated African tale is born …
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St Theresa’s Clinic now has a maternity, laboratory and theatre wing thanks to funding from the U.S. Department of Defense. Last month, Ambassador Peterson officially opened the new maternity wing of the clinic that will benefit the Manzini community. She said the new and improved features of the clinic were the result of the sustained …
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Do you know jazz and other artistic forms can be a vehicle for freedom of expression and social change? The U.S. Embassy took its Jazz Appreciation Month event to Vuvulane, where local artists – Mandisa, TribeNew, Black Rhino, Qibho and Floewe – performed for the audience and engaged them on how to use music and arts as means …
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Each year, we celebrate Administrative Professionals Day to recognize the valuable contributions of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals. Ambassador Lisa Peterson hosted a cocktail reception to honor administrative professionals from government and private sector for their work in running day-to-day operations in their organizations. Invited guests included U.S. Embassy contacts that …
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Thanks to The Bureau of International Information Programs (IIP), last month the Embassy hosted Mr Phill Wilson who is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Black AIDS Institute . The Institute is a training and mobilization center focused exclusively on black people to stop the AIDS pandemic in black communities. Mr Wilson met with Wellness Coordinators from …
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On August 24, Ambassador Lisa Peterson welcomed and presided over the swearing-in ceremony of 33 new Peace Corps Volunteers in Swaziland. These Volunteers will work in communities throughout Swaziland on health and education, focusing on empowering Swazi youth to lead healthy and productive lives and improve literacy. These activities will be crucial for unlocking the …
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The Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program strikes again – this time at the Elwandle Roman Catholic Primary School! The U.S. Embassy wholeheartedly supports community development – we know it’s vital to improving living conditions for all in Swaziland. On August 10, Chargé d’Affaires Michael Lombardo attended the commissioning of a Reusable Sanitary Pad Project at Elwandle …
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Over three days, PAS hosted the South Africa-based NGO, WomEng (founded by a South African alumna of IVLP and Fortune Women’s Mentoring Program), to discuss engineering careers, mentoring, and professional development with groups of stakeholders and students. The WomEng team first met with a group of more than 60 engineers, predominantly women, to talk about …
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Last Sunday, the United States Ambassador to Swaziland Lisa Peterson joined hundreds of ladies for the sanitary pad sewing drive. The pad sewing drive is an initiative led by the Leading Ladies Empowerment and the aim of the project is to make washable handmade sanitary pads for school going under-privileged girls. Driven by a need …
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This June, twelve Swazi finalists, who were selected to participate in the Mandela Washington Fellowship (YALI), will travel to the United States of America. These outstanding young leaders will join 1000 other young African leaders for a six-week program at one of 20 prestigious U.S. universities followed by a summit in Washington, D.C. The youth …
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On May 3, Ambassador Peterson joined journalists and the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Swaziland to commemorate World Press Freedom Day on Wednesday. This year’s theme, Critical Minds For Critical Times, encouraged journalists to think about their role in advancing critical thought in societies. They also looked at tools that can make their work …
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Sexual violence is the scary reality for 1 out of 3 Swazi girls, according to a recent UNICEF study on Violence against Children in Swaziland. Nearly 25% of girls experience physical violence as a child and approximately three in 10 experience emotional abuse as a child. Facing such odds, a group of 40 girls from …
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Statistics released by the World Health Organization state that depression affects 30 million people in Africa, which is also a major contributor to suicide. In Swaziland, in the year 2016, 102 males and 23 females committed suicide according to statistics released by Dr. Violet Mwanjani from the National Psychiatric Center. For World Health Day, the …
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Last Wednesday, 35 police officers and 35 social workers wrapped up their training on child-sensitive approaches to case management, a program funded by the U.S. government’s Full Participation Fund. They also received certificates from the National Commissioner of the Royal Swaziland Police Service, Isaac Magagula. This training will help officers and social workers to deal …
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As we continue our year-round mission to empower women, we know that even the most successful women need support, advice, and encouragement. Last evening, the U.S. Embassy hosted a women’s leadership video conference titled “ Leading Ladies of Swaziland” with leadership coach Maureen Rabotin. She is the founder of Effective Global Leadership, a company that …
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In the month of February, Ambassador Lisa Peterson hosted Mr. Miana Kiai, a Special Rapporteur from the United Nations who was in the country on an unofficial academic visit. Ambassador Peterson hosted a reception at her residence in Mr. Miana Kiai’s honor and to mark the 50th Anniversary of the International Covenant on Civil and …
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On March 11, women from Swaziland and beyond gathered for the Vital Voices Global Mentoring Walk through the Pine Valley neighborhood of Mbabane. Taking place in 62 countries around the world, thousands of women took part in the walk to com-memorate International Women’s Day. “The goal,” says Aurelice Kunene of the Vital Voices organizing committee, …
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You’ve met some of our YALI Mandela Washington Fellows, but did you know there are a lot of really remarkable young Swazi leaders even among the high school students in the country? Five High School students from schools around Swaziland have been selected to participate in the 2017 United States Department of State Pan African …
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Last Friday more than 3000 women including the only female elected into Parliament in 2013, MP and Deputy Speaker Esther Dlamini marched in in the streets of Manzini calling for the enactment of the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Bill and an end to gender based violence. The march was organized by Women and Law …
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February 2017—In the Lubombo region of Swaziland, 18-year-old Setsabile* and her baby boy, Njabulo, are experiencing the devastating impacts of the current drought, recorded as the worst in 35 years for Southern Africa. “I am worried because we face a bad situation due to drought,” Setsabile explains. Her husband has found occasional work in nearby sugarcane …
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The US Government is proud to be a leader in addressing climate change in environmental sustainability. We continue to celebrate the landmark Climate Agreement that was reached in Paris. Closer to home, the new US Embassy was inaugurated in June as a high performance building. We are extremely proud to share with you that the …
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In commemoration of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, Members of the public got a chance to see The-Four-Musk-Art-eers in action at the Theatre Club on December 9, where they joined the U.S. Embassy and Kwaka Indvodza, the male mentoring project, in a commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence. The four …
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On December 9, more than 300 women from across Swaziland gathered at Bethesda Church in Nhlangano to discuss issues affecting the lives of Swazi women. Among other things, women discussed policies that should be implemented to eliminate gender based violence and human trafficking and to increase women’s representation in the 2018 national parliamentary elections. In …
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Kwakha Indvodza is ensuring that men and boys are part of the solution to end gender-based violence. On December 7, the Embassy partnered with artists, KI volunteers, community members, Malkerns Town Board, and the Malkerns Police Department to paint a mural at St. John Bosco Primary. The activity helped to raise awareness about the impact …
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On December 1, Ambassador Peterson joined in Swaziland’s national World AIDS Day Commemoration held in Mankayane. She acknowledged successes made thus far but urged everyone to play their part in working toward an AIDS Free Generation in Swaziland. Ambassador Peterson also shared the United States’ commitment to supporting the national response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic, …
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At least 16.8 percent of Swaziland’s population is living with disabilities. Despite considerable progress in terms of legislation over the past few years, people with disabilities still face obstacles in their efforts to lead a meaningful life. U.S. Peace Corps Swaziland volunteer Pamela Keilig, who was working with the School for the Deaf in Siteki, …
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On November 25, heads of Sports Associations, student athletes, coaches and teachers gathered at the OlympAfrica Center in Lobamba to discuss Sports Scholarships with in the U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission, Michael Lombardo, spoke about the importance of sports in youth development and emphasized the Embassy’s commitment to assisting students pursue their education in the …
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