Peter Kenworthy

About Peter Kenworthy

Peter Kenworthy has a degree in International Development Studies and English from Roskilde University and has worked for several NGOs, including Amnesty International and Africa Contact. He is a contributing author to “African Awakening: The emerging revolutions“.
Princess Sikhanyiso of Swaziland

Let them eat cake, Princess Sikhanyiso

“Most people have the Internet on their phones – I think almost everyone in Swaziland is on Facebook.” Princess Sikhanyiso, the eldest daughter of Swaziland’s absolute monarch, King Mswati III,...
King Mswati III of Swaziland

New strategy for Swazi democratic movement?

“I would say there is a strong feeling that we need to revisit our strategy.” Swaziland National Union of Students activist Ace Lushaba is speaking of the clamp down on recent protests against king M...
King Mswati III of Swaziland

The democratic movement that cried wolf

Messages proclaiming the final days of King Mswati’s absolute monarchy in Swaziland, or the revolutionary uprising of thousands of Swazis, have been conveyed many times by individuals and organisatio...
Swaziland

Swazi students demand justice

“Life without scholarships is impossible. The socio economic situation in Swaziland dictates that no parent can afford to pay tertiary fees. Denying students scholarships is denying them a future.” P...