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Botswana

Botswana is a majority Christian country in southern Africa with a population of over 2 million. Botswana borders Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. It gained independence from the UK on September 30, 1966.

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A smiling woman points her photo camera at a LGBTQI+ flag.

Spotlighting Botswana's LGBTQI+ community

Spotlighting Botswana's LGBTQI+ community

Kefilwe Monosi is using her lens to highlight issues surrounding the LGBTQI+ community in Botswana.
DiversityDecember 17, 202406:03 min
A view of Botswana's newly elected president Duma Boko, casting his ballot on election day

New start for Botswana after historic election

New start for Botswana after historic election

There was a swift resolution and a smooth transition in Botswana after last week's elections.
PoliticsNovember 7, 202402:08 min
Duma Boko address a rally at the Mahalapye Taxi Rank in the central district of Botswana

Why is Botswana's peaceful power transfer being ignored?

Why is Botswana's peaceful power transfer being ignored?

The democratic milestone has garnered little world attention. Why the muted response to a peaceful transition in Africa?
PoliticsNovember 4, 202401:22 min
A view of UDC supporters holding banners and celebrating in the streets at night

Botswana sees first change in government in 60 years

Botswana sees first change in government in 60 years

President Mokgweetsi Masisi of the ruling BDP has conceded defeat after being roundly beaten in parliamentary elections.
PoliticsNovember 1, 202402:06 min
In this film still from "Breakfast at Tiffany's," Audrey Hepburn wears dark sunglasses and a diamond necklace as she looks at diamonds in a store's window display.

A brief history of diamond desirability

A brief history of diamond desirability

They're the epitome of romance, glamour and status — but also have a dark side. A look at the many meanings of diamonds.
LifestyleSeptember 13, 2024
A young elephant walks in the grass.

Why some African countries support trophy hunting

Why some African countries support trophy hunting

There are conflicting theories about how to best conserve Africa's wild animals. Should trophy hunting be legal?
Nature and EnvironmentJune 24, 2024
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Sanctions on Russian diamonds: Good or bad for Africa?

Diamond-rich African countries are ramping production to fill the gap left by the G7 sanctions on Russian diamonds.
TradeJune 19, 2024
Two elephants hang on to a third elephant's tail with their trunks

Why Botswana is struggling to deal with its elephants

Elephant herds and humans often clash in Botswana. Hunting the animals may help, but conservationists are opposed.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 5, 202401:29 min
Two hands entwined, surrounded by rainbow flags

Pushing for LGBTQ rights in 2021

From Bhutan to Botswana and the United States, many parts of the world have pushed to advance LGBTQ rights this year.
SocietyDecember 27, 2021
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