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  1. Couple Charged with Human Trafficking and Immigration Violations

    Tuesday Dec 22 | American Chronicle

    ... conspired to compel the labor of the victim by enticing her to come to the United States from the Kingdom of Swaziland, Africa, by falsely promising her a lucrative, short-term opportunity to provide catering services at the wedding of a family ...

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  2. Letter from Swazi kingRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Dec 16 | Gulf Times

    HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani has received a letter from Swaziland's King Mswati III pertaining to relations of co-operation between the two countries and issues of mutual concern.

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  3. Swaziland Pro-Democracy Group Says Ready to Dialogue with Government

    Tuesday Dec 15 | Voice of America

    In Swaziland, a leading member of the United Democratic Front party says the group is ready to engage in an "honest" dialogue with the government to bring about democratic reforms.

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    Related Topix: Africa, World News, Mswati Iii, Opinion

  4. Atlanta Minister Accused of 'Modern Day Slavery'Read the original story

    Thursday Dec 10 | Officer.com

    ... Babb, 53, on Wednesday. Officials said the Babbs enticed a woman to come to the United States from the Kingdom of Swaziland, Africa, by falsely promising her a lucrative, short-term opportunity to provide catering at a family member's wedding. Once ...

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  5. Neighbors shocked at allegations against Ellenwood coupleRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 10 | Atlanta Journal-Constitution

    ... labor and document servitude. The pair is accused of convincing a woman to come to their home from the Kingdom of Swaziland by promising her a "lucrative, short-term opportunity to provide catering services at the wedding of a family member," the ...

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  6. Couple charged with holding undocumented workerRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 10 | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

    ... their bail at $20,000. The pair have been accused of convincing a woman to come to their home from the Kingdom of Swaziland by promising her a "lucrative, short-term opportunity toprovide catering services at the wedding of a family member," the ...

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  7. Minister, Wife Charged With Human TraffickingRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 9 | WSBTV

    ... Babb, 53, on Wednesday. Officials said the Babbs enticed a woman to come to the United States from the Kingdom of Swaziland, Africa, by falsely promising her a lucrative, short-term opportunity to provide catering at a family member's wedding. Once ... 26 comments

    Related Topix: Prison, World News, Africa

  8. Civil Rights Division

    Wednesday Dec 9 | United States Department of Justice

    Georgia Couple Charged with Human Trafficking and Immigration Violations for Exploiting Woman from Swaziland A federal grand jury in Atlanta has indicted an Ellenwood, Ga., husband and wife, Juna Gwendolyn Babb, 54, and Michael J. Babb, 53, on charges of conspiracy, forced labor, document servitude, which is confiscating someone's passport and ...

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  9. Swaziland on Brink of Collapse

    Tuesday Dec 1 | Anarkismo Newswire

    Now, it's official: Swaziland is on the brink of financial collapse. I've been warning for some time that the kingdom ruled by King Mswati III , sub-Saharan Africa's last absolute monarch is living beyond its means .

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  10. Call of Duty now a $3 billion franchise

    Friday Nov 27 | Xbox 360 Fanboy

    ... on sale. For a bit of perspective, $3 billion is pretty darn close to the gross domestic product of the Kingdom of Swaziland, a comparison that's especially appropriate when you realize that 54 percent of Swazis have a Gamerscore over 20,000. ... ...

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    Related Topix: Africa, World News, Xbox 360, Video Games

  11. Youth must uproot African dictators: MalemaRead the original story w/Photo

    Nov 17, 2009 | Sunday Times

    ... movements in the continent against what he called "imperialists agenda". He also called on the youths of Swaziland to fight for democracy in their country. "We are not opposed to the King, he can continue to be a king even if there is a democratic ...

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  12. Swaziland's wildlife makes spectacular comebackRead the original story

    Nov 15, 2009 | Global Post

    Lions and elephants used to roam freely across Swaziland, but excessive hunting and habitat lost to agriculture meant that for nearly a half century, the king of the jungle could only be found on the kingdom's coat of arms.

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  13. Swaziland: Help Sex Workers, Says SenatorRead the original story

    Nov 12, 2009 | AllAfrica.com

    ... dating so far back that it is even mentioned in the Bible. But in the deeply cultural and religious country of Swaziland, Senator Thuli Msane stirred a hornet's nest when she publicly challenged a new strict bill opposing prostitution. Msane spoke ...

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  14. SWAZILAND: Help Sex Workers - Senator

    Nov 12, 2009 | Inter Press Service

    ... dating so far back that it is even mentioned in the Bible. But in the deeply cultural and religious country of Swaziland, Senator Thuli Msane stirred a hornet's nest when she publicly challenged a new strict bill opposing prostitution. Msane spoke ...

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  15. MDC ends Cabinet boycottRead the original story

    Nov 6, 2009 | Zimbabwe Online

    ... the defence and security Troika. The Troika that is chaired by Mozambican President Armando Guebuza and includes Swaziland's King Mswati III and Zambian President Rupiah Banda resolved that all parties stick to the unity agreement and that any ...

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  16. Regional summit seeks to end Zimbabwe crisisRead the original story

    Nov 6, 2009 | The Star

    ... of Zimbabwe's unity government, threatened by the most severe political standoff since it was formed in February. Swaziland's King Mswati III, Mozambican President Armando Guebuza, Zambian President Rupiah Banda and President Jacob Zuma of South ...

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  17. Africa's royals hail 'the king of the jungle'Read the original story w/Photo

    Nov 5, 2009 | Sunday Times

    ... of Manala, in Mpumalanga were also in attendance, along with Princes Thumbumuzi and Masitsela, the brothers of Swaziland's King Mswati III. Madiba, who was represented by his grandson, Mandla, was given an African royal award, a stuffed lion, which ...

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  18. Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai Ends Boycott of Unity GovtRead the original story

    Nov 5, 2009 | AllAfrica.com

    ... President Rupiah Banda (deputy chair) -- who was represented by his Defence Minister Dr Kalombo Mwansa -- and Swaziland's King Mswati III. South African President Jacob Zuma was present as an observer. Others present included Cdes Emmerson Mnangagwa ...

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  19. Troika must press Mugabe to end abuses'Read the original story

    Nov 4, 2009 | Zimbabwe Online

    ... with the provisions of the power-sharing agreement." President Armando Guebuza of Mozambique, King Mswati III of Swaziland and President Rupiah Banda of Zambia who make up the SADC organ - also known as Troika - meet with Mugabe, Prime Minister ...

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  20. SADC Makes Fresh Efforts to Resolve Zimbabwe CrisisRead the original story w/Photo

    Nov 4, 2009 | Voice of America

    ... scheduled summit are Mozambican President Armando Guebuza, Zambian President Rupiah Banda and King Mswati III of Swaziland. They are expected to meet with Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Tsvangirai. The MDC spokesman credited ...

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