by translator coordinator | Jan 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Eswatini to the Kingdom of Morocco had the honor of participating in the Rabat Forum on the Reduction of the Costs of Remittances of the African Diaspora on January 12, 2023, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates.
This Forum, which is part of the implementation of the 2021-2031 agenda on African roots and the African Diaspora, aimed at conducting a total reflection on the factors and measures to support the dynamics of remittance flows from the African Diaspora while accelerating efforts to reduce associated costs, in alignment with the 2023 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Goal 20 of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (making remittances faster, safer and cheaper and promoting the financial inclusion of migrants).
Co-chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, H.E. Mr. Nasser Bourita, and his Togolese counterpart, H.E. Mr. Robert Dussey, this forum was held with the participation of representatives of the AU Commissioner for Development, Trade, Industry and Mining, the AU Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, the Director of Citizens and Diaspora of the AU and representative of Africa’s partners and financial institutions (African Development Bank, the World Bank, the IMF, the European Investment Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development).
The Forum concluded with the presentation of the “Rabat Conclusions” which include the recommendations of the plenary sessions with the establishment of a steering committee to support African states in their actions to reduce the cost of transfers from the African diaspora to the African continent.
The recommendations contained in the “Rabat Conclusions” are to be proposed to the AU Summit scheduled for February 2023.
by translator coordinator | Jan 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
Tuesday 10 January 2023, marked the celebration of the main day of the Big Incwala in the Kingdom of Eswatini. Incwala, often translated as “Festival of the Firstfruits” the tasting of the first of the season bounty by the king is only one part of this long ritual.
Incwala takes place in the Royal Kraal for four days from the new harvest after the full moon nearest the summer solstice. Visitors interested in Eswatini culture are always welcome to attend but are required to respect tradition – ladies wear skirts and men are allowed not to wear hats unless they have traditional headdresses.
The event is a celebration that unites the country, helps gain ancestors’ blessing, sanctifies the kingship, and celebrates the beginning of the harvest season. A sequence of 3 days culminates on Big Incwala, the major day of the festival when the feasting and dancing reach a climax, and thousands of people thronging the royal parade grounds. The ceremony ends when the King of Eswatini, Mswati III, in full ceremonial dress, joins his warriors in the traditional dance and enters a unique sanctuary and after some conventional rituals, eats the first fruits of the season. The songs dances and rituals that take place inside the Royal Kraal remain a matter of utmost secrecy and may not be recorded on written down.
The final day of the Incwala Festival signifies the end of the old year and welcomes the year to come. Regiments march to a forest and return with wood, which forms a central fire in the cattle byre. Objects are burnt and dancers celebrate the future to come.
Find out more about the Incwala Festival here.
by translator coordinator | Dec 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Chargé d’Affaires a.i.
and the entire staff of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Eswatini to the Kingdom of Morocco
have the honor to wish you and your loved ones
Happy Holidays and Happy 2023!
by translator coordinator | Nov 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Embassy was present in Sharm El-Sheikh, the Arab Republic of Egypt to receive His Excellency the Right Honourable Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Eswatini Mr. Cleopas S. Dlamini and his delegation as they arrived in Egypt to represent the Kingdom of Eswatini at the 27th Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework on Climate Change Conference which took place on 7th and 8th November 2022.
The Right Honourable Prime Minister also participated in two roundtable discussions concerning food and water security as well as delivered a National Statement in his capacity as Head of Government.
by translator coordinator | Oct 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Having successfully undergone an intensive French Language Programme, the young Eswatini students arrived at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Eswatini to the Kingdom of Morocco where they were welcomed by Mr. Siphelele W. Dludlu, Chargé d’Affairs, Ms. Nolwazi S. Mkhonta, Translator/Interpreter and Coordinator of Mission Activities and other staff members.
