AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoXenophobia and diplomacy: Nigeria says it will investigate South Africa’s role in xenophobic attacks, while Tanzania issued a 48-hour ultimatum and Botswana responded fast with a state of emergency—cutting electricity to parts of South Africa and closing borders to send citizens back. Justice system: Botswana’s oldest death-row clemency petition has lingered for four years with no presidential directive or further information requested. Public health: A fiery PAC hearing exposed blame over Botswana’s medicine crisis, with MPs and Central Medical Stores officials trading accusations over shortages and expired drugs. Sports & culture: Team Botswana has landed in Glasgow aiming for seven medals at the Commonwealth Games. LGBTQ+ rights in court: Botswana’s Evangelical Fellowship applied to join the constitutional same-sex marriage case ahead of the main hearing in October. Child protection: BONELA reports child marriages linked to cultural and religious beliefs, with girls dropping out of school after marriage. Community heritage: A Khoisan delegation arrived for Botswana’s Embiveni Biggest Braai, with performances for learners and the public. Media funding: The Indigenous Community Media Fund opened applications for Indigenous media groups, including in Botswana.
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