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MINTMail & Guardian (South Africa)May 27, 2026

Eswatini’s oil reserve gamble

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Final score
-2.76
Confidence
9/10
Amount
1.5M CBWD

AI justification

Both analysts agree on MINT; project prioritizes elite interests over public welfare and climate action. | The agreement to build a strategic oil reserve in Eswatini presents a short-term economic boost but risks exacerbating inequality and entrenching fossil fuel dependence. The project's alignment with elite interests over public welfare raises serious ethical concerns, particularly given the country's pressing socio-economic challenges.