Mswati III (born Makhosetive Dlamini on April 19, 1968) is the King of Swaziland and head of the Swazi Royal Family. In 1986, he succeeded his father Sobhuza II as ruler of the southern African ...

King Mswati III, 55, has been the monarch since 1986, when he became ruler days after his 18th birthday. His father was king for 82 years before him, although Eswatini only gained independence ...

King Mswati III head of state of eSwatini. Picture: AFP. Eswatini’s King Mswati III has reportedly fled to South Africa following violent pro-democracy protests that have rocked the tiny kingdom ...