Botswana: Parliament Approves Extension of State of Public Emergency

Gaborone — Parliament has approved the extension of the State of Public Emergency by a further six months through a vote, which saw 41 legislators voting in the affirmative, 16 discordant, one abstaining while six were absent.

This follow a motion by Vice President and Leader of House, Mr Slumber Tsogwane calling on Parliament to grant the President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi the extension of State of Public Emergency under the provision of Section 17 of the constitution.

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