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Botswana's ex-president Khama asks court to set aside arrest warrant

Botswana's former president Ian Khama has filed an urgent court application seeking to strike down an arrest warrant issued against him by a magistrate last week.

Reuters

Trophy hunters just 'like ISIS terrorists' says former African president

Botswana’s former leader Ian Khama compared sick marksmen who kill elephants, lions and zebras for sport to ISIS extremists 'because those people take a morbid delight in killing'

Daily Mirror

Botswana issues arrest warrant for ex-President Ian Khama

An arrest warrant has been issued in Botswana for former President Ian Khama on a charge of illegal possession of firearms

The Independent UK

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Bite Club not only for shark attack survivors as Australian mauled by lion finds support

Richard Field was mauled by a lion in Botswana. For 15 years, he didn't talk about it but then he found support at a "bite club" started by survivors of shark attacks, which has has helped him come to terms with his experience.

ABC News

Sacred rivers: Christianity in southern Africa has a deep history of water and ritual

Water is a scarce commodity in much of Africa, particularly in southern Africa. This is well symbolised in the name of the Botswana national currency, pula (rain). When tragedies like flooding and drowning take place, it may seem inappropriate to speak of the scarcity and commodity of water. For example,…

The Conversation

Why I'm righting the wrongs of my early research and sharing my scientific data with local communities

“You know what’s wrong with scientific power? It’s a form of inherited wealth. And you know what assholes congenitally rich people are.” That’s how filmmaker Michael Crichton put it in Jurassic Park nearly 30 years ago. The problem of scientific colonialism has not, however, gone away.

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Prince Harry takes swipe at King Charles with stinging comment on who 'brought him up'

In the first episode of the Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan, Prince Harry claims he has friends in Botswana who "literally brought me up" - in an apparent swipe at his father King Charles

Daily Mirror

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Meghan explains her 'two week rule' with Harry as she reminisces about their first romantic trip away

Meghan went to Botswana with Harry during her summer of adventure

Manchester Evening News

Namibia plans railway revamp to boost regional coal exports

Namibia's state-owned railway company TransNamib plans to shift coal exports from Botswana off the road and onto rail by early next year, potentially doubling exports via Walvis Bay port, its CEO said.

Reuters

Was a rhino killed in Botswana’s Khama Rhino Sanctuary?

Officials deny the multiple reports that a white rhino was killed and dehorned within the sanctuary’s borders

The Independent UK

'Put a stop to this slaughter' as ex African President demands an end to trophy hunting

Ian Khama, who led Botswana from 2008 to 2018, spoke out ahead of a Commons vote later this month amid a long-promised Tory ban would stop hunters bringing animal skins, severed heads and carcasses back to Britain after shoots

Daily Mirror

Botswana wins bid to host anti-conflict diamond watchdog

Botswana has won its bid to host the permanent secretariat of the Kimberley Process (KP), the grouping that certifies that diamonds are not used to fund rebel groups, but its members remain divided over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Elephant conservation may be undermined by Twitter users who overlook main threats

The African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis), the African savanna elephant (Loxodonta africana) and the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) are all highly threatened species. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has identified poaching, habitat loss, and human-elephant conflict as threats common to the species.

The Conversation

Prince Harry's near-death experience after being dragged 20m by drugged-up rhino

The Duke of Sussex had been helping a Botswana rhino conservation project relocate endangered animals in 2015 when one, which had not had enough tranquilliser, went on a mini rampage

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The Independent UK

Sophie samples treats on royal visit to Botswana

The countess met entrepreneurs at the British High Commissioner’s residence in Gaborone on Tuesday.

The Conversation

HIV patients in Botswana get adequate treatment but not all of them – one group is slipping through the cracks

HIV remains a major public health challenge globally. Around 38 million people are estimated to be living with the infection. Sub-Saharan Africa bears the brunt of the HIV epidemic. Close to two thirds of the HIV cases are in the region.

WEKU

Whatever happened to the Botswana scientist who identified omicron — then caught it?

Sikhulile Moyo led the team that first identified omicron — and was dismayed by the world's reaction — blaming and blacklisting African nations. He's now a bit more optimistic.

The Independent UK

Duke of Sussex to saddle up for annual charity polo tournament in Colorado

Harry will play in the competition to raise funds and awareness for his charity Sentebale.

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COVID-19 caused millions of school closures. Here's the low-tech solution that is keeping kids in developing nations learning

When COVID-19 swept the globe, forcing millions of schools to close, an Australian researcher and an international not-for-profit found a creative yet low-tech solution to help children in developing nations keep learning.

WEKU

'Scream for Me, Africa!': How the continent is reinventing heavy metal music

Africa's metalheads have a bold vision. We talk to Edward Banchs, author of a new book about Africa's metal scene, and to a heavy metal singer in Botswana known as "Vulture."

The Conversation

New book on Mapungubwe Archive contests history of South African world heritage site

Mapungubwe is a world heritage site and national park located on the border between South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. From about 1000 AD the settlement there developed into a major African state before being abandoned by the 1300s. Mapungubwe has been the subject of diverse scientific enquiry and archaeological research…

Radio France Internationale

South African choreographer explores sacrifice in spellbinding show

"The Sacrifice" by South African choreographer Dada Masilo is a fusion of contemporary dance and a ritual dance from Botswana, known as Tswana. Inspired by the innovative rhythms of Igor Stravinsky’s "The Rite of Spring" she has brought together twelve dancers and four musicians for the Avignon Festival, 2022.

Daily Mirror

Prince Harry realised Meghan Markle was his 'soulmate' during romantic Africa trip

In a speech to the United Nations, Harry discussed his love for the continent and revealed he knew his then girlfriend was "the one" while on a trip to Botswana in 2016

The Independent UK

Prince Harry shares the moment he realised Meghan Markle was his ‘soulmate’

The Duke of Sussex says Africa is also where he feels closest to his late mother, Princess Diana

The Guardian - UK

‘A bright life ahead’: Botswana on path to seeing no babies born with HIV

Country may be Africa’s first to stop mother-baby transmission as WHO hails ‘groundbreaking’ fall in rates from 40% to 1%

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