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An ICIJ Investigation
Swazi Secrets
A glimpse inside the tiny kingdom of Eswatini — Africa’s last absolute monarchy — where suspicious money flows and the elite exploit proximity to the king.
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ROYAL INTERESTS
The central bank in a tiny African country tried to block a suspicious banking venture. Then the king’s allies intervened.
By Micah Reddy
April 15, 2024
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SWAZI SECRETS
Millions in suspicious transactions tie South Africa’s ruling party to a controversial Swazi archbishop, documents show
By Micah Reddy
May 26, 2024
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ROYAL INTERESTS
The central bank in a tiny African country tried to block a suspicious banking venture. Then the king’s allies intervened.
By Micah Reddy
April 15, 2024
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SWAZI SECRETS
How international gold dealers exploited a tiny African kingdom’s economic dream
By Micah Reddy
April 15, 2024
SWAZI SECRETS
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Jun 18, 2024
Mysterious memo tying Zambian ex-president Edgar Lungu to alleged corruption highlights the limits of financial intelligence units
MONEY LAUNDERING
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Jun 28, 2024
Panama Papers trial concludes with all defendants acquitted of money laundering
IMPACT
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