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Southern Africa: Khama, Mnangagwa Fix Ruined Relations
CAJ News, 13 February 2018
Zimbabwe and Botswana have set in motion processes poised to mend relations strained by the former's tainted human rights record under the leadership of the now deposed president,… Read more »
Hostile Neighbours Botswana, Zimbabwe Fix Ruined Relations
The frosty relations between Zimbabwe and Botswana are reportedly on the mend following a closed-door meeting between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Botswana President Ian Khama in Gaborone. The two countries have had sour relations for years as Khama had been one of the fiercest critics of former president Robert Mugabe. In his autobiography, former president of Botswana Sir Ketumile Masire also exposed difficulties he had in working with Mugabe.
Presidents Emmerson Mnangagwa, Ian Khama and other dignitaries enjoy a performance by traditional dancers in Botswana.
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Zimbabwe: Botswana's Khama Invites President Mnangagwa
The Herald, 9 February 2018
President Mnangagwa is next week expected to travel to Botswana on a two-day State visit at the invitation of that country's leader President Seretse Khama Ian Khama to discuss… Read more »
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Southern Africa: Khama Speaks On Zimbabwe's Political Power Dynamics
New Era, 9 February 2018
Botswana President Ian Khama who visited Namibia this week said he does not know the exact details of what transpired in Zimbabwe which led former President Robert Mugabe to… Read more »
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Africa: Stability in Southern Africa Hinges On How Leaders Gain and Lose Power
The Conversation Africa, 22 January 2018
While each country in Southern Africa has its own politics, recent developments involving presidents provide interesting contrasts across the region. Which presidents gain and lose… Read more »
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Botswana: President Khama Writes an Open Letter to President Mugabe
Government of Botswana, 21 November 2017
Dear President Mugabe, Read more »
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Southern Africa: Khama Says Zimbabwe Has Potential to Turnaround
The Source, 23 November 2017
Botswana President Ian Khama says Zimbabwe has potential and capacity to recover quickly following the fall of Robert Mugabe, its autocratic ruler for 37 years seen as an… Read more »
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Botswana: Liar Mugabe Too Old to Confront - Govt
New Zimbabwe, 6 October 2017
President Ian Khama's government has taken umbrage at President Robert Mugabe's snide remarks about the Botswana leader but said in a cheeky formal response Thursday it will not… Read more »
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Former president Sir Ketumile Masire said although President Robert Mugabe could be a "difficult customer", he could also be "very sweet". Read more »
