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Which country became the last in Africa to officially rename itself, switching from Swaziland to a new name in 2018?
Answer
Eswatini
King Mswati III announced the change from Swaziland to Eswatini in 2018, making it the most recent African nation to adopt a new official name.
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Eswatini changed its name from Swaziland in 2018—the last African country to rename itself—specifically to avoid confusion with Switzerland in international dealings.
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- Burkina Faso
- Zimbabwe
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
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