Embassy of the United States, Mbabane

LocationMbabane, Eswatini
Coordinates26°26′31″S 31°11′20″E / 26.44194°S 31.18889°E / -26.44194; 31.18889
Websitehttps://sz.usembassy.gov

The Embassy of the United States in Mbabane is the diplomatic mission of the United States of America in Eswatini. A significant focus involves collaborative efforts in combating the spread of HIV/AIDS, as Eswatini faces the challenge of the world's highest estimated rate of HIV.[1]

History

The United States recognized Swaziland (renamed to Eswatini in 2018)[1] on September 6, 1968, following their independence from the United Kingdom. The U.S. Embassy in Mbabane was established on the same date. Chris C. Pappas Jr. served as the first chargé d'affaires ad interim.[2] The first ambassador, Charles J. Nelson was appointed on June 9, 1971. He was accredited to Swaziland, Lesotho, and Botswana while residing in Gaborone, Botswana.[3][4]

In July 2021, three shots were fired at a U.S. diplomatic vehicle during the 2021–2023 Eswatini protests. A leaked diplomatic note from the U.S. Embassy to the Eswatini Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the shots were fired by a soldier of the Eswatini Defence Force.[5]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "U.S. Embassy Mbabane, Swaziland". diplomacy.state.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  2. ↑ "A Guide to the United States' History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776: Swaziland". history.state.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  3. ↑ Department Of State. The Office of Electronic Information, Bureau of Public Affairs. "Swaziland". 2001-2009.state.gov. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  4. ↑ Lewis, Linda (May 6, 2015). "Charles Joseph Nelson (1921–2011) •". Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Eswatini soldiers fired on US diplomatic car during chaos of protests". news24.com. July 8, 2021. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
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