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Executive branch Eswatini, in 35 editions.
The entry for Eswatini published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 26 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 26
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Elections” (1990 to 1993) and “Leaders” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
Entry published as “Swaziland”.
Published as “Executive branch”
- monarch,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Elections”
no direct elections
monarch, prime minister, Cabinet
no direct elections
Entry published as “Swaziland”.
Published as “Executive branch”
- monarch,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Obed DLAMINI (since 12 July 1989)
Published as “Elections”
indirect parliamentary election through Swaziland's Tinkhundala System scheduled for November 1992
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
monarch, prime minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Obed DLAMINI (since 12 July 1989)
indirect parliamentary election through Swaziland's Tinkhundala System
scheduled for November 1992
Entry published as “Swaziland”.
Published as “Elections”
direct legislative elections rescheduled for June 1993
Published as “Executive branch”
- monarch,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Obed Mfanyana DLAMINI (since 12 July 1989)
direct legislative elections rescheduled for June 1993
monarch, prime minister, Cabinet
Chief of State:
King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Obed Mfanyana DLAMINI (since 12 July 1989)
indirect parliamentary election through Swaziland's Tinkhundala System
scheduled for November 1992
Entry published as “Swaziland”.
The entry for Eswatini did not include Executive branch.
Entry published as “Swaziland”.
- chief of state:
- King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Prince Jameson Mbilini DLAMINI (since 12 November 1993)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet; designated by the monarch
direct legislative elections rescheduled for June 1993 chief of
monarch, prime minister, Cabinet
ChiefState:state: King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)Head head of Government:government: Prime Minister Obed Mfanyana Prince Jameson Mbilini DLAMINI
(since 12 July 1989) November 1993)
cabinet: Cabinet; designated by the monarch
Entry published as “Swaziland”.
- chief of state:
- King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986) is a hereditary monarch
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Prince Jameson Mbilini DLAMINI (since 12 November 1993); appointed by the king
- cabinet:
- Cabinet; designated by the king
chief of state: King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986) is a
hereditary monarch
head of government: Prime Minister Prince Jameson Mbilini DLAMINI
(since 12 November 1993) 1993); appointed by the king
cabinet: Cabinet; designated by the monarch king
Entry published as “Swaziland”.
- chief of state:
- King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Sibusiso Barnabas DLAMINI (since 9 August 1996)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet recommended by the prime minister and confirmed by the king
- elections :
- none;
- the king is a hereditary monarch;
- prime minister appointed by the king
chief of state: King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986) is ahereditary monarchhead of government: Prime Minister Prince Jameson Mbilini Sibusiso Barnabas DLAMINI12 November 1993); appointed 9
August 1996)
cabinet: Cabinet recommended by the prime minister and confirmed by
the kingcabinet: Cabinet; designated elections : none; the king is a hereditary monarch; prime minister
appointed by the king
Entry published as “Swaziland”.
- chief of state:
- King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Sibusiso Barnabas DLAMINI (since 9 August 1996)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet recommended by the prime minister and confirmed by the king
- elections:
- none;
- the king is a hereditary monarch;
- prime minister appointed by the king
chief of state: King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
head of government: Prime Minister Sibusiso Barnabas DLAMINI (since 9
August 1996)
cabinet: Cabinet recommended by the prime minister and confirmed by
the kingelections : elections: none; the king is a hereditary monarch; prime minister
appointed by the king
Entry published as “Swaziland”.
- chief of state:
- King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Sibusiso Barnabas DLAMINI (since 9 August 1996)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet recommended by the prime minister and confirmed by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister appointed by the monarch
chief of state: King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
head of government: Prime Minister Sibusiso Barnabas DLAMINI (since 9
9 August 1996)
cabinet: Cabinet recommended by the prime minister and confirmed by
the king monarch
elections: none; the king monarch is a hereditary monarch; hereditary; prime minister
by the king monarch
Entry published as “Swaziland”.
- chief of state:
- King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Sibusiso Barnabas DLAMINI (since 9 August 1996)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet recommended by the prime minister and confirmed by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister appointed by the monarch
chief of state: King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
head of government: Prime Minister Sibusiso Barnabas DLAMINI (since
cabinet: Cabinet recommended by the prime minister and confirmed by
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; prime minister appointed
Entry published as “Swaziland”.
- chief of state:
- King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986) head of government: Prime Minister Sibusiso Barnabas DLAMINI (since 9 August 1996) cabinet: Cabinet recommended by the prime minister and confirmed by the monarch elections: none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister appointed by the monarch
chief of state: King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
Entry published as “Swaziland”.
- chief of state:
- King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Sibusiso Barnabas DLAMINI (since 9 August 1996)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet recommended by the prime minister and confirmed by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister appointed by the monarch
chief of state: King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
head of government: Prime Minister Sibusiso Barnabas DLAMINI (since 9 August 1996)
cabinet: Cabinet recommended by the prime minister and confirmed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch
Entry published as “Swaziland”.
- chief of state:
- King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Themba DLAMINI (since 14 November 2003)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet recommended by the prime minister and confirmed by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister appointed by the monarch
chief of state: King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
head of government: Prime Minister Sibusiso Barnabas Themba DLAMINI (since 9 August 1996) 14 November 2003)
cabinet: Cabinet recommended by the prime minister and confirmed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch
The same text in 3 editions, 2004 to 2006.
Entry published as “Swaziland”.
- chief of state:
- King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Absolom Themba DLAMINI (since 14 November 2003)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet recommended by the prime minister and confirmed by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister appointed by the monarch
chief of state: King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
head of government: Prime Minister Absolom Themba DLAMINI (since 14 November 2003)
cabinet: Cabinet recommended by the prime minister and confirmed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch
Entry published as “Swaziland”.
- chief of state:
- King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Absolom Themba DLAMINI (since 14 November 2003)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet recommended by the prime minister and confirmed by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister appointed by the monarch from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
chief of state: King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
head of government: Prime Minister Absolom Themba DLAMINI (since 14 November 2003)
cabinet: Cabinet recommended by the prime minister and confirmed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
Entry published as “Swaziland”.
- chief of state:
- King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Barnabas Sibusiso DLAMINI (since 16 October 2008)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet recommended by the prime minister and confirmed by the monarch
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
chief of state: King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
head of government: Prime Minister Absolom Themba Barnabas Sibusiso DLAMINI (since 14 November 2003) 16 October 2008)
cabinet: Cabinet recommended by the prime minister and confirmed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
Entry published as “Swaziland”.
- chief of state:
- King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Barnabas Sibusiso DLAMINI (since 16 October 2008)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet recommended by the prime minister and confirmed by the monarch
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
chief of state:
King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
head of government:
Prime Minister Barnabas Sibusiso DLAMINI (since 16 October 2008)
cabinet:
Cabinet recommended by the prime minister and confirmed by the monarch
elections:
the monarch is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
Entry published as “Swaziland”.
- chief of state:
- King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Barnabas Sibusiso DLAMINI (since 16 October 2008)
- cabinet:
Cabinet recommended by the prime minister and confirmed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
chief of state:
King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
head of government:
Prime Minister Barnabas Sibusiso DLAMINI (since 16 October 2008)
cabinet:
Cabinet recommended by the prime minister and confirmed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarch monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
The same text in 2011 and 2012.
Entry published as “Swaziland”.
- chief of state:
- King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Barnabas Sibusiso DLAMINI (since 16 October 2008)
- cabinet:
Cabinet recommended by the prime minister and confirmed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- prime minister appointed by the monarch from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
chief of state:
King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
head of government:
Prime Minister Barnabas Sibusiso DLAMINI (since 16 October 2008)
cabinet:
Cabinet recommended by the prime minister and confirmed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
none; the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
The same text in 2013 and 2014.
Entry published as “Swaziland”.
- chief of state:
- King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Barnabas Sibusiso DLAMINI (since 23 October 2008); Deputy Prime Minister Themba Nhlanganiso MASUKU (since 2008)
- cabinet:
Cabinet recommended by the prime minister and confirmed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- prime minister appointed by the monarch from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
chief of state:
King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
head of government:
Prime Minister Barnabas Sibusiso DLAMINI (since 16 23 October 2008); Deputy Prime Minister Themba Nhlanganiso MASUKU (since 2008)
cabinet:
Cabinet recommended by the prime minister and confirmed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
none; the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from among the elected members of the House of Assembly
The same text in 2015 and 2016.
Entry published as “Swaziland”.
- chief of state:
- King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Barnabas Sibusiso DLAMINI (since 23 October 2008); Deputy Prime Minister Themba Nhlanganiso MASUKU (since 2008)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet recommended by the prime minister, confirmed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from among elected members of the House of Assembly
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:minister and minister, confirmed by the monarch(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website) elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from among
elections:
none;the elected members of the House of Assembly
Entry published as “Swaziland”.
- chief of state:
- King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Barnabas Sibusiso DLAMINI (since 23 October 2008); Deputy Prime Minister Paul DLAMINI (since 2013)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet recommended by the prime minister, confirmed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from among elected members of the House of Assembly
chief of state: King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
head of government: Prime Minister Barnabas Sibusiso DLAMINI (since 23 October 2008); Deputy Prime Minister Themba Nhlanganiso MASUKU Paul DLAMINI (since 2008) 2013)
cabinet: Cabinet recommended by the prime minister, confirmed by the monarch
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from among elected members of the House of Assembly
- chief of state:
- King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ambrose Mandvulo DLAMINI (since 29 October 2018); Deputy Prime Minister Paul DLAMINI (since 2013)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet recommended by the prime minister, confirmed by the monarch;
- at least one-half of the cabinet membership must be appointed from among elected members of the House of Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from among members of the House of Assembly
chief of state: King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
head of government: Prime Minister Barnabas Sibusiso Ambrose Mandvulo DLAMINI (since 23 29 October 2008); 2018); Deputy Prime Minister Paul DLAMINI (since 2013)
cabinet: Cabinet recommended by the prime minister, confirmed by the monarch monarch; at least one-half of the cabinet membership must be appointed from among elected members of the House of Assembly
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from among elected members of the House of Assembly
The same text in 2019 and 2020.
- chief of state:
- King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Ambrose Mandvulo DLAMINI (since 27 October 2018); Deputy Prime Minister Themba MASUKU (since 6 November 2018)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet recommended by the prime minister, confirmed by the monarch;
- at least one-half of the cabinet membership must be appointed from among elected members of the House of Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from among members of the House of Assembly
chief of state: King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
head of government: Prime Minister Ambrose Mandvulo DLAMINI (since 29 27 October 2018); Deputy Prime Minister Paul DLAMINI Themba MASUKU (since 2013) 6 November 2018)
cabinet: Cabinet recommended by the prime minister, confirmed by the monarch; at least one-half of the cabinet membership must be appointed from among elected members of the House of Assembly
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from among members of the House of Assembly
The same text in 2021 and 2022.
- chief of state:
- King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Cleopas DLAMINI (since since 19 July 2021); Deputy Prime Minister Themba MASUKU (since 6 November 2018)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet recommended by the prime minister, confirmed by the monarch;
- at least one-half of the cabinet membership must be appointed from among elected members of the House of Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from among members of the House of Assembly
chief of state: King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
head of government: Prime Minister Ambrose Mandvulo Cleopas DLAMINI (since 27 October 2018); since 19 July 2021); Deputy Prime Minister Themba MASUKU (since 6 November 2018)
cabinet: Cabinet recommended by the prime minister, confirmed by the monarch; at least one-half of the cabinet membership must be appointed from among elected members of the House of Assembly
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from among members of the House of Assembly
- chief of state:
- King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Russell Mmiso DLAMINI (since 3 November 2023)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet recommended by the prime minister, confirmed by the monarch;
- at least one-half of the cabinet membership must be appointed from among elected members of the House of Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from among members of the House of Assembly
chief of state: King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
head of government: Prime Minister Cleopas Russell Mmiso DLAMINI (since since 19 July 2021); Deputy Prime Minister Themba MASUKU (since 6 3 November 2018) 2023)
cabinet: Cabinet recommended by the prime minister, confirmed by the monarch; at least one-half of the cabinet membership must be appointed from among elected members of the House of Assembly
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from among members of the House of Assembly
- chief of state:
- King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Russell DLAMINI (since 6 November 2023)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet recommended by the prime minister, confirmed by the monarch;
- at least one-half of the cabinet membership must be appointed from among elected members of the House of Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from among members of the House of Assembly
chief of state: King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
head of government: Prime Minister Russell Mmiso DLAMINI (since 3 6 November 2023)
cabinet: Cabinet recommended by the prime minister, confirmed by the monarch; at least one-half of the cabinet membership must be appointed from among elected members of the House of Assembly
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from among members of the House of Assembly
- chief of state:
- King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Russell DLAMINI (since 6 November 2023)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet recommended by the prime minister, confirmed by the monarch;
- at least one-half of the cabinet membership must be appointed from among elected members of the House of Assembly
- election/appointment process:
- the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from among members of the House of Assembly
chief of state: King MSWATI III (since 25 April 1986)
head of government: Prime Minister Russell DLAMINI (since 6 November 2023)
cabinet: Cabinet recommended by the prime minister, confirmed by the monarch; at least one-half of the cabinet membership must be appointed from among elected members of the House of Assemblyelections/appointments: election/appointment process: the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister appointed by the monarch from among members of the House of Assembly
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Eswatini: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/eswatini/executive-branch.