August 07
Botswana: U.S., Botswana Defence Forces Kick Off Exercise Southern Accord 2024
Exercise Southern Accord 2024 officially began on August 5, 2025, launching a two-week joint military exercise between U.S. and Botswana forces. The opening ceremony in Gaborone… Read more »
June 27
Botswana: United States Turns Over C-130h to Botswana Defence Force
U.S. Ambassador Howard A. Van Vranken, U.S. Ambassador to Botswana, and U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Michael Langley, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, participated in the official… Read more »
June 25
Botswana: African Chiefs of Defense Conference Concludes in Botswana
Senior military representatives from 34 countries met in Gaborone, Botswana for the African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) to discuss security and partnership on the African… Read more »
June 24
Africa: Africa Defense Chiefs, U.S. Slated to Meet Tomorrow in Botswana
Defense leaders from dozens of African nations will meet beginning tomorrow as part of the 2024 Africa Chiefs of Defense Conference in Botswana. Read more »
June 13
Botswana: U.S. and Botswana to Co-Host African Chiefs of Defense Conference
The United States and Botswana will co-host the 2024 African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Gaborone the last week of June, bringing together top military leaders from across… Read more »