Botswana

Officials say toxins produced by cyanobacteria in water were behind the death of more than 300 mammals.

In the village of Gobojango in rural Botswana, students struggle to keep up with the demands of modern education.

Officials in the southern African nation have confirmed at least 275 deaths.

First hunting season after controversial ban was lifted likely to be hit by coronavirus pandemic.

Licences to hunt 60 elephants sold, the first to be allowed since President Masisi scrapped a blanket ban on hunting.

President Masisi fends off criticism of his government’s decision, saying it will not threaten the elephant population.

Region south of the Zambesi river was once home to a enormous lake, roughly twice the area of modern-day Lake Victoria.

President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s party fends off surprising challenge from former ally to secure another term in office.

Former President Khama broke away from the ruling party and announced his support for the opposition coalition.

Rural communities support Botswana’s bid to control elephant population by lifting hunting ban, as NGOs raise alarm.

Judges declare 1965 laws punishing same-sex relations with up to seven years in prison should be scrapped.

Government pledges the reinstatement of the wildlife hunt is done ‘in an orderly and ethical manner’.

Officials say the animals were running away from lions when they entered the river between Botswana and Namibia.

Botswana’s anti-poaching unit underwent budget cuts in May, leading to an increase in poaching since then.