Ministerial Statement: Ministry of Commerce Statement on the Kingdom of Eswatini's retention into the African Growth and
Opportunity Act (AGOA).

The Kingdom of Eswatini is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Kenya's Military Chief, General Francis Omondi Ogolla and nine other members of the Kenyan Military Force, after a military helicopter crashed in the west of the country whilst on national duty.

[PHOTOS]: Various groups provide entertainment in front of Their Majesties and the Nation as His Majesty King Mswati III's birthday celebration continues at Mankayane Sports Ground. #HMK56

[PHOTOS]: His Majesty King Mswati III receives a huge roar of appreciation from the Nation and guests upon arrival at Mankayane Sports Ground. #HMK56

[PHOTOS]: EmaSwati and guests have arrived in numbers at Mankayane Sports Ground for the celebration of His Majesty King Mswati III's 56th birthday. #HMK56

Government joins the Nation in wishing His Majesty King Mswati III, King and Ingwenyama of the Kingdom of Eswatini, a happy 56th birthday! Lunwele loludze wena waPhakathi! #HMK56

[WATCH]: Ngitsandza kuhlanganyela nesive kufisela iMbube yemhlaba lunwele loludze. Bayethe wena waPhakathi! #HMK56