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"In a country with a nearly 80% Christian population, you can see the genuine social rebellion of metal in full force." Botswana death metallers Overthrust unleash another solid slab of noise with Slaves Of Myth

Botswana's premier death metal cowboys return

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Namibia’s sodomy laws have been overturned – what that means for LGBTIQ+ rights in the country

The Namibian high court recently invalidated the country’s colonial-era “sodomy law”, which had made consensual sexual acts between men a criminal offence. The court declared that the common law offences of “sodomy” and “unnatural sexual offences” were unconstitutional. This ruling follows a separate decision in 2023 where Namibia’s supreme court…

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China and Botswana: ‘fong kong’ products have helped drive local manufacturing – study

Chinese products are frequently viewed as inferior and inexpensive, contributing to their negative reputation. This is true in African countries too.

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Botswana's President Masisi slams 'wrong' G7 decision on diamond certification

FRANCE 24 spoke to Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi on the sidelines of a global summit in Paris, during which $1 billion were pledged to increase the production of vaccines in Africa. Masisi discussed the importance of Africa producing its own vaccines and the need for considerable funding. He also reacted…

France 24

Watch: Charging lion creates heart-pounding moment, epic shot

A male lion known as Mad Eye Moody was captured in video charging photographers in Chobe National Park in Botswana.

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Wild Camping in Botswana’s Central Kalahari

Into the Wild: Independent safari explorers plot up at dirt-cheap campsites by night, and have the reserve — and the wildlife — to themselves by day, in Southern Africa.

Evening Standard

Europeans care more about elephants than people, says Botswana president

Westerners see elephants as pets, said Mokgweetsi Masisi, whose government threatened to send 30,000 elephants to Germany and the UK to demonstrate their dangers

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Prince Harry Says Africa Is "In His Soul"

The Duke of Sussex took Meghan Markle to Botswana for the couple's third official date.

Marie Claire

Elephant in the room: Why Botswana, Namibia want fewer of the gentle giants

Botswana alone is home to a third of the entire African elephant population – more than any other country in the world.

Al Jazeera

Botswana threatens to send 20,000 elephants to Germany

President Mokgweetsi Masisi offers to send the animals as a ‘gift’ to Berlin amid a dispute over hunting trophies.

Al Jazeera

Botswana Threatens To Send 20,000 Elephants To Germany

Botswana's President threatens to send 20,000 elephants to Germany over trophy hunting dispute, sparking international debate.

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Botswana's President Masisi Proposes Sending Elephants To Challenge Germany

Botswana's President plans to send 20,000 elephants to Germany amid concerns over hunting trophy imports and elephant overpopulation, sparking debate on el...

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Botswana threatens to send 20,000 elephants to Germany in trophy hunting dispute

‘We are paying the price for preserving these animals for the world,’ the president said

Evening Standard

Botswana threatens to send 20,000 elephants to Germany in trophy hunting row

President Mokgweetsi Masisi voices anger over Berlin’s opposition to the import of trophies over poaching concerns

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Deadly Bus Crash In South Africa During Easter Pilgrimage

Tragic bus accident in South Africa claims 45 lives during Easter pilgrimage, highlighting road safety risks.

Al Jazeera

At least 45 people killed and one survivor after South Africa’s bus crash

An eight-year-old girl survived and was airlifted to hospital to receive medical treatment.

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Celebrating The Strong Relationship Between Botswana And The Bahamas

Lesego Chombo's experience at a State dinner honoring the Prime Minister of The Bahamas highlights the power of diplomacy in fostering international relati...

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Lesego Chombo Shines In Black And Silver Ensemble With Friends

Lesego Chombo, the radiant beauty from Botswana, shines at the Miss World event with her impeccable style and inner grace, embodying unity and friendship o...

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These are the royals' favourite holiday destinations, from the Bahamas to Botswana

Want to know how the other half vacations? These are the royals' favourite holiday destinations...

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Lesego Chombo: Embodying Elegance, Grace, and Confidence in Miss World Botswana

Discover the beauty and elegance of Lesego Chombo, the newly sashed Miss World Botswana, as she embarks on an exciting journey as a titleholder.

International Business Times

Botswana, De Beers Approve $1 Bn Deal In World's Top Diamond Mine

Botswana and global diamond giant De Beers have approved a $1 billion investment to dig under the world's richest diamond mine by volume, their joint venture said on Wednesday.

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Mother elephant becomes frantic trying to save its twins from lions

A mother elephant led its twins to a watering hole in Chobe National Park in Botswana unaware about the danger lurking nearby.

WEKU

55 cultural practices added to UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage

More than 70 countries put forward nominations aimed at safeguarding a wide variety of diverse and unique traditions at a meeting in Botswana this week.

The Times of India

World Cup: Huge learning curve for Botswana

African women's team imbibe crucial lessons as it watches World Cup match in Bengaluru

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Watch lions go from ‘lazily walking to laser-focused stalking’

Several lions were captured in video on a leisurely stroll in Xai Xai, Botswana, until they spotted a giraffe drinking from a watering hole.

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