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Botswana: Ban on elephant hunting lifted

Botswana's government has announced an end to a ban on hunting for elephant. The government said the decision was due to growing conflict between humans...

Prince Harry visits Lesotho and Botswana

Prince Harry is in Lesotho for a private visit. A little over a month after tying the knot, the Duke of Sussex travelled to Pitseng...

Botswana hit by foot and mouth disease outbreak

Botswana has been hit by a foot and mouth disease outbreak in cattle in its Ngamiland district. The country has banned the export of meat...

Botswana’s President, Masisi promises fixing economy

Botswana’s new president, Mokgweetsi Masisi has vowed to fix the country's economy and tackle youth unemployment after taking his oath of office on Sunday.

Botswana president, Ian Khama steps down

President Ian Khama of Botswana this week wrapped up a national “farewell tour” before he stands down on Saturday in a power transfer designed to stress his statesmanship and the country’s stability.

Pressure mounts on Joseph Kabila to step-down

There is mounting pressure on the Congolese President Joseph Kabila to resign after he was blamed for his country’s humanitarian and security crisis.

9 elephants electrocuted in Botswana

Nine elephants were electrocuted in a freak accident in Botswana after one of them knocked into an electricity pole and the high-voltage power line fell on them, a local official said on Tuesday.

IMF revises Botswana’s 2017 growth forecast

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Botswana's 2017 and 2018 economic growth forecast due to rising diamond demand, investment in the water and power sector and reforms to attract investment.

Poultry products from South Africa banned over bird flu

Zimbabwe, Namibia and Botswana on Tuesday suspended poultry imports from South Africa with immediate effect following outbreaks of highly contagious H5N8 bird flu. South Africa...

Botswana ex-president Masire dies

Former Botswana president Sir Ketumile Masire has died. He was 91. Reports on Friday indicated that Masire died on Thursday night after he was hospitalised...

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Nigerian High Commission apartments in Ghana demolished

Some new apartments built at the residence of the Nigerian High Commissioner in Ghana’s capital city Accra, have been demolished by bulldozers. The apartments have been constructed to...

Covid-19: Ghana records significant recovery numbers

Ghanaian health officials on Saturday said over 10,000 persons infected with the coronavirus have now recovered. The significant number of recoveries means the country now...

DR Congo: President’s ex-chief of staff jailed 20 years for corruption

The ex-chief of staff of the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been jailed 20 years by a high court. Vital Kamerhe was...

Covid-19: Zimbabwe’s health minister arrested, charged for graft

Zimbabwe's Health Minister Obadiah Moyo has been arrested over corruption allegations related to procurement of medical equipment worth $60 million. Moyo is accused of illegally...

Ghana’s new law that jails citizens not wearing facemask 10 years

Ghanaians who fail to wear the face masks in compliance with a presidential directive risk going to jail for ten years. They also face a...
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