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June 21
Africa: 30 Africa Defense Chiefs to Gather in Botswana for U.S. Military Conference
Defense chiefs from 30 African countries will gather in Botswana next week for a two-day military conference to discuss the continent's security and stability challenges. The… Read more »
May 21
Botswana: Women in Botswana Watch From Sidelines As Country Prepares for Election
As Botswana prepares for general elections in October, the number of women running for office remains low. Read more »
April 30
Botswana: Botswana's Diamond Industry Gets Boost Amid Global Uncertainty
Botswana's diamond trade is on the rise despite industry uncertainty over efforts to sanction Russian stones. De Beers has relocated its auctions headquarters from Singapore to… Read more »
April 29
Botswana: Botswana Pumps Water Into Drying Channels to Aid Stranded Hippos
Herds of endangered hippos are stuck in drying ponds in Botswana's northwest as the El Nino-induced drought takes its toll on wildlife. Read more »
April 24
Botswana: Botswana Rejects Controversial UK Proposal On Asylum-Seekers
Botswana says it has rejected a proposal to accept asylum-seekers from the United Kingdom, an arrangement similar to the one Rwanda has agreed to. Read more »
April 18
Botswana: Botswana Churches Oppose Gay Rights Proposal
A coalition of churches in Botswana has voiced its opposition to parliament's latest effort to amend the constitution to include gay rights. Read more »
April 12
Southern Africa: Botswana Objects to G7-EU Diamond-Tracking System
African diamond producers, led by Botswana, are demanding a review of the tracking and verification system that European Union and G7 nations introduced March 1. Read more »
April 05
Botswana: Botswana Leads Calls On G7 Countries to Review Diamond Tracking Initiative
Africa's leading diamond producer, Botswana, has written to the Group of Seven leading industrial countries seeking to reverse an initiative requiring all producers to send gems to… Read more »
March 12
Botswana: Botswana Communities March Against UK's Anti-Hunting Bill
Scores of people from communities living near wildlife in Botswana marched Tuesday against an anti-hunting bill presented to Britain's House of Commons. The protesters delivered a… Read more »
March 07
Zimbabwe: Botswana Says Partial Lifting of Sanctions Against Zimbabwe 'Encouraging'
Botswana, which supported calls for the removal of targeted sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe, has described the United States' move to partially lift the restrictions as… Read more »
September 18, 2023
Southern Africa: Buffalo From Zimbabwe Expose Botswana Cattle to Possible Foot-and-Mouth Disease
Botswana has put restrictions on the movement of cloven-hoofed animals in the northeast of the country after an incursion of buffalo from Zimbabwe put cattle at risk of contracting… Read more »
September 12, 2023
Botswana: Botswana Blasts Hunting Critic, Says Elephant Killings Are Negligible
The Botswana government responded to criticism from an anti-hunting activist, saying the number of elephants legally killed by hunters since the lifting of a hunting ban in 2019 is… Read more »
August 08, 2023
Botswana: Govt Seeks Pharmacists From Abroad After Nurses Halt Dispensing Medications
Botswana is aiming to recruit at least 1,000 pharmacists, some from abroad, after nurses said they would no longer dispense medications. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Botswana: Botswana Parliament Defers Debate On Controversial Homosexuality Bill
Botswana's parliament on Tuesday abandoned debate on a bill that if passed would decriminalize same-sex relations. In 2019, Botswana's High Court and Court of Appeal ruled that… Read more »
July 25, 2023
Botswana: Churches Urge Parliament to Vote Against Bill On Same-Sex Relations
Tensions are rising in Botswana between the LGBTQ and Christian communities after members of the evangelical church community organized a march Saturday against a bill that could… Read more »
July 03, 2023
Botswana: Diamond Industry Experts Hail Botswana-De Beers Deal
Diamond industry experts are hailing the signing of a 10-year diamond sales agreement between the De Beers Group and Botswana, Africa's largest diamond producer. Under the deal,… Read more »
July 01, 2023
Botswana: Botswana, De Beers Agree to Extend Diamond Deal Sales Agreement
Botswana and the London-based international diamond consortium De Beers have ended uncertainty over their long-standing partnership after announcing a 10-year extension to their… Read more »
May 27, 2023
Botswana: Botswana President Launches Another Attack Against De Beers
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi has again criticized a 54-year-old partnership with world-leading diamond producer De Beers, saying his country will not back down on demands… Read more »
May 09, 2023
Southern Africa: SADC to Send Troops to DR Congo to Help Quell Disturbances in East
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) plans to send troops to the Democratic Republic of Congo to help fight rebels in the country's east. Read more »
April 13, 2023
Botswana: Govt On Alert After Shooting of Rhinos in Sanctuary
Botswana's wildlife authorities say four rhinoceroses were shot, and two of them died, in a heavily guarded sanctuary, although their horns were not removed. The shootings at the… Read more »
March 28, 2023
Botswana: Govt, Belgian Diamond Trader Strike Deal
The government of Botswana said Monday it will buy a 24% stake in Belgian diamond company HB Antwerp. The deal comes amid uncertainty over Botswana's long-standing sales agreement… Read more »
March 13, 2023
Botswana: Botswana, Zimbabwe to Discuss Eliminating Use of Passports
The presidents of Botswana and Zimbabwe are to discuss scrapping passport requirements between their countries to allow for the easier flow of people and goods. Read more »
February 24, 2023
Botswana: Botswana, Namibia Agree to Abolish Passports for Citizens Crossing Border
The leaders of Botswana and Namibia have signed an agreement that will allow their citizens to cross the two countries' border without passports. Starting immediately, citizens of… Read more »
February 21, 2023
Botswana: Poaching, Natural Causes Have Decimated Rhino Population, Lawmakers Told
Botswana's wildlife officials say the country has lost half of its wild rhinoceroses to poaching and natural causes since 2018. Read more »
February 14, 2023
Botswana: Longtime Diamond Deal With De Beers Under Threat
Botswana's president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, is threatening to walk away from a diamond mining deal with industry giant De Beers unless the firm offers better terms. Under the current… Read more »
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