Thulani Maseko, chairperson of a coalition of pro-democracy groups, was shot dead at his home in Luyengo, about 45km from the capital, Mbabane, on Saturday. 

The murder has prompted outrage. The United Nations, European Union, the UK and many human rights organisations in southern Africa have condemned the murder and called for a thorough investigation.

Authorities in Eswatini have promised a full investigation of the murder of a leading pro-democracy activist amid widespread fears that state security agencies may have been involved.

Mark Heywood -  Maverick Citizen Editor and human rights activist