The party that has governed the country since 1966 could lose power as the economy struggles from a slump in demand for diamonds, which made Botswana an African success story. By John Eligon and ...

GABORONE, Botswana (AP) — Botswana held a national election on Wednesday to decide if one of Africa’s longest-ruling parties stays in power for another five-year term. The Botswana Democratic ...

Botswana is poised to become a key certification hub for rough diamonds, significantly impacting the diamond trade in India and beyond. Following the G7 ban on Russian-origin diamonds, this ...

After 58 years, the Botswana Democratic Party lost its majority in Parliament, becoming the latest long-dominant party in southern Africa to fall from power. By Yvonne Mooka and John Eligon Yvonne ...

Thank you, Your Excellency, the President, Duma Gideon Boko for this chance and honour. May it be a blessing for Botswana and yield the fruits it is intended to bring forth. PULA.” In a response sent ...