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Botswana opposition wins election; BDP ousted from power after 58 years

Mokgweetsi Masisi concedes defeat to Duma Boko after shock outcome for the long-governing Botswana Democratic Party.

Al Jazeera

A little-known startup is acquiring enormous diamonds—and shaking up a $100 billion industry

HB Antwerp uses a blockchain to track diamonds and to route more money to the stones' home country. Industry giant DeBeers has followed suit.

Fortune

Botswana Election: Voters Decide Future Amid Economic Challenges

Botswana's national election: economic challenges, leadership competition, and political tensions. Impact on stability and progress.

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Botswana elections: Ruling party seeks to extend 58 years in power

Botswana Democratic Party remains a favourite despite slow economic growth caused by declining demand for diamonds.

Al Jazeera

Botswana’s stability tested in tough election for President Masisi

Botswana goes to the polls this Wednesday with incumbent President Mokgweetsi Masisi facing three main challengers in what analysts are calling the country’s most competitive vote yet. The prosperous, diamond-rich nation has maintained a stable democracy since gaining independence from Britain in 1966.

Radio France Internationale

Botswana election: Who is in the running and what’s at stake?

Some 1 million Batswana will vote amid worries about the economy as diamond dollars fall.

Al Jazeera

Botswana Votes With Ruling Party Seeking To Extend Six Decades Of Power

Southern Africa's diamond-rich nation of Botswana voted in general elections Wednesday with the ruling party seeking to extend its nearly six-decade rule and hand a second term to President Mokgweetsi Masisi.

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Botswana Votes With Ruling Party Aiming To Extend Six Decades Of Power

Southern Africa's diamond-rich nation of Botswana votes in general elections Wednesday, with the ruling party seeking to extend its nearly six-decade rule and hand a second term to President Mokgweetsi Masisi.

International Business Times

Grand Tour stars committed ‘international crime’ without realising in final episode

Exclusive: Clarkson, Hammond, and May say their last adventure may have led to some illicit activity

The Independent UK

Why is Namibia culling elephants and hippos for meat?

The country is facing its worst drought in decades and people are going hungry, officials say.

Al Jazeera

Miners Find The Second Biggest Diamond Ever And It’s 2,492 Carats, People Are Amazed

Diamonds are mined in about 25 countries today yet Botswana is still one of the world’s leading ones, especially now with its recent unique discovery. The post Miners Find The Second Biggest Diamond Ever And It’s 2,492 Carats, People Are Amazed first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Namibia will cull 83 elephants and 30 hippos to distribute meat to people hit by drought

One hundred and fifty-seven animals have already been hunted by professional hunters

The Independent UK

World's Second Largest Diamond Found In Botswana

A massive 2,492-carat diamond -- the second largest in the world -- has been discovered in Botswana, the Canadian mining company that found the stone announced Thursday.

International Business Times

The biggest diamond in over a century is found in Botswana -- a whopping 2,492 carats

The largest diamond found in more than a century has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana

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Botswana diamond could be second-largest gem-quality example ever found

Canadian company Lucara digs up ‘extraordinary’ 2,492-carat stone from Karowe diamond mine

Evening Standard

Priceless diamond thought to be second-largest ever discovered in Botswana

Huge 2,492-carat precious jewel largest found in over 100 years

The Independent UK

One of the world’s biggest ever diamonds has been discovered in Botswana

The huge 2,492-carat stone will go display

The Conversation

Drought is devastating southern Africa’s crops: why it’s happening and what can be learned

Southern Africa’s worst drought in years has destroyed crops of the staple food, maize, across the region. Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho and Namibia have all been affected by the drought. Crop failures in South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe – the largest maize producers in southern Africa –…

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30,000 Fans Welcome Botswana’s First Olympic Gold Medalist Letsile Tebogo

Tens of thousands gathered to welcome Team Botswana and celebrate the country's first Olympic gold medalist. The post 30,000 Fans Welcome Botswana’s First Olympic Gold Medalist Letsile Tebogo first appeared on Bored Panda.

Sports Illustrated

Botswana Fills Massive Stadium to Welcome Home 200-Meter Gold Medalist Letsile Tebogo

The sprinter won the country's first Olympic gold medal last week in the 200-meter race.

The Guardian - UK

Team GB win relay bronzes but powerless to stop USA and Benjamin

An all-time classic race finished with the USA winning gold and Botswana silver while Team GB’s men and women set national records

The Independent UK

Great Britain add men’s 4×400 metres relay bronze to their collection

USA took gold with Botswana claiming silver.

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Botswana's Tebogo Makes History With Olympic Gold Win

Letsile Tebogo of Botswana wins the country's first Olympic gold in the 200m sprint, honoring his late mother in a touching tribute.

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