Eswatini

Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, is a small, landlocked country in southern Africa and Taiwan's only diplomatic ally in Africa. It's newsworthy due to several recent events. Taiwan's president cancelled a trip to Eswatini, blaming China for pressuring countries to revoke overflight permits. Eswatini's Supreme Court ruled that four men deported from the US (from Cambodia, Cuba, Vietnam, and Yemen) have the right to legal counsel after being detained without access for months. These deportations highlight Eswatini's role as a destination for individuals with no connection to the country, deported by the US. Additionally, Eswatini is striving to eliminate malaria, aiming to be the first sub-Saharan African country declared free of the disease. Finally, an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Eritrea and Eswatini resulted in seven Eritrean players disappearing, highlighting potential political or economic instability in Eritrea.