Swaziland's King Mswati III, Africa's last absolute monarch, on__________officially changed the name of his country to the 'Kingdom of eSwatini'.
Correct answer: D. April 19, 2018
- A. April 01, 2018
- B. May 15, 2018
- C. May 01, 2018
- D. April 19, 2018
Explanation
King Mswati III announced the name change from Swaziland to the Kingdom of eSwatini on 19 April 2018, coinciding with his 50th birthday. The new name means “land of the Swazi.”
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