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A health worker inoculates a man next to a banner thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for 1 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine at a government hospital in New Delhi, India

A milestone for India: 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses administered.

India administers 1 billion COVID-19 vaccinations, while Russia implements new restrictions as cases and deaths soar. Also, the government of Eswatini has directed mobile operators to suspend Facebook and its messenger app amid protests against King Mswati III. And, several countries have called on the UN to downplay the need to move away from a dependence on fossil fuels.

A milestone for India: 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses administered.
members of a battalion lining up in front of a palace

There are 28 other monarchies in the world

There are 28 other monarchies in the world

"Sloth Map": Inactivity Study Tracks Global Patterns & Risks

"Sloth Map": Inactivity Study Tracks Global Patterns & Risks

Religious, public health officials try to find common ground in fight against HIV in Africa

Religious, public health officials try to find common ground in fight against HIV in Africa
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Why Churches Could be Crucial in the Fight Against HIV

Why Churches Could be Crucial in the Fight Against HIV

Swazi Soul From Singer Bholoja

Bholoja is perhaps the biggest music star in the tiny southern African nation of Swaziland. The World's Alex Gallafent spoke with him about his most recent album 'Swazi Soul'.

Swazi Soul From Singer Bholoja

In Swaziland, hope for Arab Spring protests to spread to their impoverished nation

In the last absolute monarchy in Africa, Swaziland, the people have grown discontented with the poverty and lack of freedoms they must endure. Thus far, though, the spirit of Arab Spring has remained far away from the country, near South Africa.

In Swaziland, hope for Arab Spring protests to spread to their impoverished nation
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Why Democracy Remains Unlikely in Africa's Last Absolute Monarchy

Swazis are restless and their king is widely viewed as corrupt. But despite some protests, The World's Alex Gallafent reports that Africa's sole remaining monarchy seems likely to survive.

Why Democracy Remains Unlikely in Africa's Last Absolute Monarchy

Swaziland leader fought alongside Allied forces during World War II

Mnikwa Dlamini, an 88-year-old chief of Swaziland, is an unlikely World War II veteran. He fought to avoid becoming chief, and to win greater freedom for his country.

Swaziland leader fought alongside Allied forces during World War II

Swaziland Chief Fought With Allied Forces in WWII

The World's Alex Gallafent brings us the story of an 88-year-old tribal chief from Swaziland. He's also a veteran of World War Two.

Swaziland Chief Fought With Allied Forces in WWII
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Training to Become a Star in Swaziland and Beyond

The US State Department has been sending musicians overseas for years. The World's Alex Gallafent meets a pair of American jazz musicians, Keri Chryst and Jeff Hoffman, as they deliver a workshop to a group of young vocalists in Swaziland.

Training to Become a Star in Swaziland and Beyond
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Traveling in Swaziland With an iPod

Alex Gallafent played some of his favorite music to a Swazi youth organizer.

Traveling in Swaziland With an iPod

Blog: Evangelizing in Swaziland

Blog: Evangelizing in Swaziland

Salad spinning toward global health

For inspiration into a potentially life-saving device, students at Rice University looked to the humble salad spinner.

Salad spinning toward global health
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Swaziland protests

Anchor Lisa Mullins talks to the BBC journalist Thulani Mthethwa about protests in Swaziland over a lavish shopping spree by 8 of the country's 13 queens.

Swaziland protests