Marry 5 wives or be jailed – Swaziland King orders country men

King Mswati III, the King of Swaziland, is said to have issued a decree requiring men to marry at least five wives or face jail time.

According to IHarare, the edict is to ensure that every woman finds a husband since it is thought that men having more wives will assist women find spouses.

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The monarch highlighted that Swaziland has more women than men, which he described as a major concern for a country known for its virgins.

King Mswati has 15 women and 25 children, compared to his father’s and predecessor’s 70 wives and 150 children.