One of the world's last remaining absolute monarchs, King Mswati III of Swaziland, has held lavish celebrations to mark his 40th birthday and 40 years of independence from Britain, reports the BBC's Orla Guerin. King Mswati III was flanked by
Thousands of warriors in leopard skin loincloths, carrying spears and cowhide shields, entered a stadium nestling in Ezulwini, the Valley of Heaven and the royal heartland of Africa's last absolute monarchy.
Tens of thousands of maidens followed them.
Swaziland's King Mswati III promised better times for his subjects on Saturday at a lavish celebration marking 40 years of independence.
Robert Mugabe received a rousing reception in Swaziland on Saturday as he joined King Mswati III for the king's lavish birthday celebrations.
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"President Mbeki is expected here next week for the
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