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Reconciliation talks excite Batswana

Following President Mokgweetsi Masisi's announcement that he would want to work things out with former president Ian Khama, Batswana are looking forward to progressive steps towards reconciliation between the two leaders.

Many have made it very clear that there is nothing more they would prefer than seeing the two ending their feud and working together for the good of the country.

While some Batswana dismissed reconciliatory efforts as a political ploy, many Batswana welcomed the move with open arms because it is obvious that the feud between the president and former president has not been looking good for the country.

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