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Voters in Africa's tiny mountain kingdom of Swaziland began casting ballots Friday for a new parliament, in an election dismissed by critics as a rubber stamp for King Mswati III's absolute rule.
The 45-year-old head of sub-Saharan Africa's last absolute monarchy holds ultimate sway over the government, can veto new laws, dissolve parliament and may not be sued or charged.
The 45-year-old head of sub-Saharan Africa's last absolute monarchy holds ultimate sway over the government, can veto new laws, dissolve parliament and may not be sued or charged.