Mbabane – Eswatini has appointed two new ambassadors to represent the Kingdom in Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia, with their diplomatic assignments expected to strengthen bilateral relations, expand economic cooperation and advance the country’s engagement in continental institutions.
The appointments of HRH Prince Baya Chakazane Mmiseni Dlamini and Zandile Debra Dhlamini were announced in a government press statement issued on November 5, 2026, following their appointment by King Mswati III with immediate effect.
Prince Baya Chakazane Mmiseni Dlamini has been appointed Ambassador Designate to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Before his appointment, he served as Deputy Director of Royal Protocol in the King’s Office.
His new responsibilities will include strengthening diplomatic relations between Eswatini and Saudi Arabia, promoting trade and investment, and identifying opportunities for cooperation in energy, agriculture, infrastructure development and tourism.
The government said his appointment was expected to build on the longstanding relations between the two Kingdoms and create further opportunities for cooperation across key economic sectors.
Meanwhile, Zandile Debra Dhlamini has been appointed Ambassador Designate to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. She will also serve as Eswatini’s Permanent Representative to the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA).
Dhlamini previously served as Legal Advisor in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
Her diplomatic responsibilities will include advancing relations between Eswatini and Ethiopia, while representing and protecting the Kingdom’s interests at the AU and UNECA.
She will also be tasked with promoting Eswatini’s participation in continental programmes and discussions covering regional integration, peace and security, sustainable development and economic cooperation.
Both ambassadors are expected to present their Letters of Credence to the relevant authorities in their respective host countries and institutions in due course, in accordance with established diplomatic procedures.
The government congratulated the two appointees and wished them success in their new diplomatic responsibilities.
The statement was signed by Acting Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla.
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