Tag Archives: Botswana

Voters in Botswana have rejected the country’s long-serving governing party in a result that marks a political earthquake in the diamond-rich southern African nation. The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) – in power since independence in 1966 – has won only four parliamentary seats as of Friday afternoon. It will be …

A court in Botswana has issued an arrest warrant for former President His Excellency Lieutenant General Dr. Seretse Khama Ian Kh for the possession of illegal firearms. The judge issued orders that Khama should be arrested on sight. The 69-year-old left the country last year and has been residing in …

One of the world’s largest diamonds has been unearthed in Botswana, the country’s government has announced. The 1,098-carat stone, believed to be the third largest “gem-quality” diamond ever found, was presented to President Mokgweetsi Masisi on Wednesday. The discovery was made earlier this month at the Jwaneng mine, around 75 miles from the …