Eswatini celebrates 58 years of independence
The African nation Eswatini (formerly called Swaziland) shook off colonial rule and gained independence September 6, 1968.
Eswatini – land of the Swazis
50th Anniversary of Independence
Issued by Eswatini in 2018
This is the first time stamps used the name Eswatini rather than Swaziland
On September 6, 1968, a new chapter was written in Africa’s history. On that day, a small but proud kingdom, then called Swaziland, stood tall as the last British territory in Africa (apart from Rhodesia) to gain independence.
At the heart of the celebrations was King Sobhuza II, a leader who skillfully guided his people from colonial rule into self-determination, laying the foundation for the modern nation we now call Eswatini.
For 65 years, Swaziland had been a British protectorate. During this period, the monarchy was preserved, and traditional structures of governance remained central to Swazi life.
The winds of change swept through Africa in the 1960s, and King Sobhuza II understood the importance of positioning Swaziland for independence. To achieve this, he established the Imbokodvo National Movement (INM), which represented traditional Swazi values and aspirations. In the 1967 pre-independence elections, the INM won every single seat, proving the overwhelming support of the people.
With this victory, negotiations with Britain accelerated. By 1966, talks on a new constitution were underway, and the following year Swaziland became a protected state, a transitional phase before full sovereignty. Finally, on September 6, 1968, independence was proclaimed, and the instruments of statehood were formally handed over to King Sobhuza II.
https://www.africa-press.net/eswatini/all-news/eswatinis-independence-a-legacy-of-unity-and-identity
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