Protesters against King Mswati of Swaziland (Eswatini) have burnt shops.
Retail outlets are on fire as pro-democracy protests spiral out of control.
This comes after King Mswati issued a decree banning delivery of petitions.
The government is an absolute monarchy.
Citizens are demanding political reforms & unbanning of political parties which was imposed in 1973. Among the reforms they want is that King Mswati should surrender his absolute powers to appoint a Prime Minister – only Dlaminis are appointed.