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Cleopas Dlamini11th Prime Minister of Eswatini
Date of Birth: 26.12.1952
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- Cleopas Dlamini: A Businessman and Former Prime Minister of Eswatini
- Appointment as Prime Minister
- Tenure as Prime Minister
- Resignation
Cleopas Dlamini: A Businessman and Former Prime Minister of Eswatini
Early Life and CareerCleopas Sipho Dlamini, a prominent businessman from Eswatini, enjoyed a successful career before entering politics. He served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Kingdom of Eswatini Public Service Pension Fund and as a Senator in the Eswatini Senate.
Appointment as Prime Minister
On July 16, 2021, amidst significant political unrest in Eswatini, King Mswati III announced Dlamini's appointment as the country's 11th Prime Minister. This decision came after King Mswati accepted the resignation of Tembu Masuku, who had been serving as acting Prime Minister since December 2020 following the passing of Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini.
Tenure as Prime Minister
Dlamini's tenure as Prime Minister was marked by the challenges of pacifying the ongoing political protests. He was sworn in on July 19, 2021, and chaired his first cabinet meeting the following day.
Resignation
Despite his efforts to address the unrest, Dlamini ultimately resigned from his position on September 28, 2023. His resignation came amid reports of heightened political tension and a deteriorating security situation in the country.
