Eswatini King Mswati III Appreciates Ethiopian Newly Renovated National Palace for Historical Role in Shaping of Africa - ENA English
Eswatini King Mswati III Appreciates Ethiopian Newly Renovated National Palace for Historical Role in Shaping of Africa
Addis Ababa, February 16, 2025 (POA)—The Ngwenyama (king) of Eswatini, His Majesty Mswati III who is in Ethiopia for 38th AU Summit and president Taye Atseke Selassie toured restored national palace grounds today.
The two sides also discussed various issues of bilateral cooperation and continental affairs.
Speaking to ENA, just after a visit to Ethiopia's National Palace, His Majesty Mswati III of Eswatini said the palace comprises a lot of history to both Ethiopia and Africa.
"The Historical Palace, which was built by the Emperor Haile Selassie and the history we've learned about this palace, how much it was involved, especially with the establishment of the Organization of the African Unity (OAU), which has transformed to the African Union," he said.
King Mswati III was crowned in 1986 at the age of 18, succeeding his long-serving father King Sobhuza II, who died at the age of 82.
The king, who is known as Ngweyama - "the lion" - often appears in public in traditional dress.