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Just two months after Africa's last absolute monarch, King Mswati III changed the country's name to Swaziland's eSwatini, a local human rights activist challenging the decision in court .
King Mswati III announced the name change. the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Kingdom's independence.
But an activist, Thulani Maseko argued in a submission to the High Court that the decision violated the constitution and was a waste of money, considering that the country had to fight HIV / AIDS. agency Reuters reports.
He further argued that King Mswati III made the decision without the consent of his people, and therefore the decision should be overturned by the court.
right to take part in the conduct of public affairs, directly or through the intermediary of freely chosen representatives, "said Maseko in court documents cited by Reuters .
Eswatini, former kingdom of Swaziland, gained independence from Britain on September 6, 1968 and the King was born on April 19, 1968.
King Mswati III ascended the throne at the age of 18 after the death of his father.
He leads the country with absolute political and military authority and is known to stifle protest and mbad protests
after more than 2,000 people joined a rare protest organized by the Swaziland Trade Union Congress (TUCOSWA) in Mbabane
Police fired rubber bullets at protesters marching at prime minister's office to present petition against celebration
has allegations that have claimed that the government has bought a fleet of luxury BMW among other charges that the government has denied.
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