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The Kingdom of Swaziland, ruled by King Mswati III, is an absolute monarchy. A long-awaited constitution, signed by the king in 2005 and introduced in 2006, cemented his rule. There have been calls...
The Republic of Sudan is the site of ongoing civil conflict, most recently in the Darfur region, where fighting broke out in early 2003. The Darfur conflict has seen more than two-million people...
South Africa gained independence from Britain in May 1910 and formed the Union of South Africa. It declared itself a republic in May 1961. Majority rule came to the country in April 1994. South...
Comprised of a former British protectorate and an Italian colony, Somalia was created in 1960, when the two territories merged. In 1991, the country's military government, led by President Siad...
The Republic of Guinea-Bissau is one of the poorest countries in the world. It has a massive foreign debt and relies heavily on foreign aid. Formerly Portuguese Guinea, Guinea-Bissau won...
The Republic of Equatorial Guinea, one of sub-Saharan Africa's largest oil producers, gained independence in October 1968 after 190 years of Spanish rule. This tiny country, composed of a mainland...
The Republic of Namibia, formerly known as South West Africa, achieved independence in 1990 after a prolonged struggle. The country is undertaking a land reform process, and is seeking to resettle...