Botswana

  • May 28, 2015
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Drought will drive Southern Africa food insecurity

Crop-destroying floods and droughts are raising hunger levels in food-insecure Southern Africa

Southern Africa
  • Oct 31, 2014
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Split votes maintain Botswana ruling party's power

The split opposition vote gave the ruling party its narrowest election win ever, which may fuel rising authoritarianism

Botswana
  • Oct 27, 2014
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Botswana poll results herald opposition growth

Following his re-election, President Ian Khama will struggle to restore Botswana's economic fortunes

Botswana
  • Oct 22, 2014
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Poll could accelerate Botswana's authoritarian trend

The upcoming polls could exacerbate Botswana's authoritarian trend, further damaging its international image

Botswana
  • May 9, 2014
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Botswana-Namibia railway boosts coal export outlook

Botswana in March signed a long-awaited agreement with Namibia to build a new railway route...

Botswana
  • Apr 5, 2013
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Militarisation of politics advances in Southern Africa

The South African government continues this week strongly to reject criticism over its military's...

Southern Africa
  • Apr 1, 2013
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Coal-bed gas may alter southern African energy scene

South Africa and neighbouring countries are heavily dependent on coal- and hydropower-based...

South Africa
  • Jan 18, 2013
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Khama stance will determine Botswana's democratic path

Botswana is routinely cited as an exception to the relatively poor quality of African democracy.

Botswana