As the impoverished African kingdom of Swaziland celebrated its 40th year of independence Saturday, dissidents were criticizing its king's lavish lifestyle. King Mswati III, with a fortune estimated at $200 million, is also celebrating his 40th birthday. The event has prompted protests drawing thousands into the streets of Swaziland's two biggest cities, The New York Times reported. Media reports of Mswati's 13...
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