Eswatini's king, head of an absolute monarchy since 1986
The Trump administration has expanded third-country deportations, striking deals with Liberia and other nations to send migrants to places outside their home countries. The program, described by advocates as a loophole, has involved thousands of departures and include asylum seekers; critics warn of risks and limited due process.
The U.S. government has sent a fifth batch of deportees to Eswatini as part of its third-country removal program. Authorities describe the migrants as third-party nationals who arrived after consultations between Washington and the Eswatini government. Advocates say the policy uses legal loopholes and raises human-rights concerns, while groups push back through protests and lawsuits.
France star Kylian Mbappé says an AI-generated meme depicting him in militaristic poses and alongside controversial historical figures has a funny side but also serious drawbacks. He argues the comparisons can reveal a lack of political and human awareness, while noting a separate nickname incident and a past Manchester United scouting anecdote.
A helicopter carrying six people, including businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lulu, has crashed near Marondera in Zimbabwe. Authorities say there are no survivors. Investigations are underway to determine the cause.