His Majesty King Mswati III says implementing the Ezulwini Consensus is vital for global peace and stability.
The Ezulwini Consensus, adopted by the African Union (AU) in 2005 during a meeting held in Eswatini, demands two permanent and five non-permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa to address historical imbalances.
The King said:
“This reform will empower Africa to resolve conflicts peacefully, protect civilians and foster stability.”
Speaking at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) yesterday, His Majesty urged reform of the United Nations Security Council to ensure fair representation for Africa.
He added:
“For peace and stability in our continent and the world, we must reform global institutions.”
As a member of the AU Peace and Security Council (2025–2028) and incoming Deputy Chairperson of the SADC Troika on Defence, Peace and Security, the King said Eswatini is committed to diplomacy and mediation.
He also commended the AU Peace and Security Council’s efforts:
“Their role in defusing conflicts is critical for Africa’s progress.”
Eswatini’s Stability Model
The King shared how the Tinkhundla system is a model for peace, saying:
“Our home-grown governance model ensures national unity and stability, creating a secure environment for investments.”
He assured investors that Eswatini guarantees security of investments and fund repatriation, aligning with Africa’s economic aspirations.
Japan–Eswatini Cooperation
Japan has been providing essential support to Eswatini since 2019, particularly through:
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Food assistance via the World Food Programme (WFP)
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The Home-Grown School Feeding (HGSF) Programme, providing meals to 25,000 pupils across 50 schools
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Investments in education infrastructure and post-graduate training (ABE/SDG programme)
These initiatives contribute directly to SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure).
Japan Backs Ezulwini Consensus
Japan has endorsed the Ezulwini Consensus to reform the UN Security Council and ensure Africa’s voice in global peace.
This was announced by former Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio at TICAD 9 in Yokohama.
He said:
“Japan will work with Africa to achieve fair representation, sharing responsibility for international security.”
Kishida highlighted Japan’s role in:
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Supporting transparent elections to ensure political stability
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Advancing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda
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Building community resilience in conflict-affected areas (e.g., Nigeria and Liberia)
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Partnering with the AU to address violent extremism and political transitions
He concluded:
“Together, we can create a future of peace and prosperity, aligned with the AU’s Agenda 2063 and TICAD’s aspirations.”
