Keep the BDF above politics
Friday, September 15, 2023 | 130 Views |
The longstanding feud between President Mokgweetsi Masisi and his predecessor, Ian Khama, which has been simmering since 2018, has recently taken a concerning turn.
The government, through the Minister for Defence and Security, issued a lengthy press release responding to Khama’s allegations, raising concerns that the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) may be inadvertently dragged into this political battle.
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