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Monday, September 27, 2021

President Masisi addresses the UN General Assembly

Botswana's President Masisi addresses the United Nations' 76 General Assembly

27 September 2021

President Masisi addresses the UN General Assembly

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRIXIruDD6g

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