President Mokgweetsi Masisi Stories

Botswana’s election shock: Why voters kicked the ruling party out after 58 years
The Conversation  |  Nov 13, 2024

Masisi faced accusations of tribalism, favouring people from his southern region in government appointments. He was accused of interfering in judicial...

Botswana's BDP party loses power in election, local media report
Reuters  |  Nov 01, 2024

Botswana has enjoyed stability and relative prosperity thanks to its diamond wealth and small population.

Botswana unearths world's second-largest diamond
DW News  |  Aug 23, 2024

The diamond mining industry is crucial for Botswana, with the stones accounting for well over half the financial value of the country's total exports.

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